Sh2-206 The Fossil Foot Nebula

Credits: Keith Turnecliff, Long Itchington

SH2-206 (also known as NGC 1491) is an emission nebula in constellation Perseus.

Facts about Sh2-206 by Keith Turnecliff

It lies about 10,700 light years away from Earth.

This star chart for represents the view from Long Itchington in mid December at 10pm.
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.

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