RCW 88

      Coordinates: Sky map15h 07m 08s, −57° 48.3′ 0″

      RCW 88
      Red Cocoon Harbours Young Stars.jpg
      Star-forming region RCW 88 taken with the EFOSC2 instrument on ESO’s New Technology Telescope.
      Observation data
      (Epoch J2000)
      Right ascension 15h 07m 08s[1]
      Declination -57° 48.3′ 0″[1]
      Distance 10.000 ly[2]
      Physical characteristics
      Other designations PK 320+00 2, WRAY 16-167, PN ARO 527, WRAY 16-166[1]

      See also: Planetary nebula, Lists of nebulae

      RCW 88 is a planetary nebula located 10,000 light years away.

      References

      1. ^ a b c "Search results for RCW 88". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 30 July 2012. 
      2. ^ "Red Cocoon Harbours Young Stars". ESO Picture of the Week. Retrieved 30 July 2012. 
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      Last modified on 6 January 2013, at 19:38