Simeis 147 (Sharpless 240)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 150 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , Simeis 147 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 9° from it.
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Name
Simeis 147 (Sharpless 240)
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Object type
HII region
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Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.