Emission Nebula IC 1274 in Sagittarius | Steward Observatory
IC 1274 is a luminous nebula contained within the Lands 227 molecular cloud in Sagittarius.
Distance: ~4,000 light years
There is a cavity like structure likely due to the star HD 166033.
A number of early type stars have formed and are ionizing and dispersing molecular gas.
Technical Details
Optics: Phillips 24-inch RCOS Telescope
Camera: SBIG STL11000
Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter/University of Arizona
Caption Acknowledgement: Mike Selby
Release Date: June 1, 2009
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