// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did Sh 2-126 say to its friend? You're a gas.
| Nebula | |
|---|---|
 Image of Sh 2-126 Nebula | |
| Observation data: epoch | |
| Right ascension | 22h 34m 37.90s |
| Declination | +40° 39′ 60.0″ |
| Distance | 1,200 ly |
| Constellation | Lacerta |
| Designations | Sh 2-126, LBN 428 |
Sh 2-126 (also known as Great Lacerta Nebula or Star Funnel Nebula) is a large emission nebula and molecular cloud complex located approximately 1200 light-years away in the constellation Lacerta. It is a prominent member of the Lacerta OB1[1] association.[2][3][4][5][6]
The primary source of ionization is the bright O-type star 10 Lacertae (O9V),[7] a member of the Lacerta OB1 association. Additional ultraviolet radiation comes from other massive stars in the association, as well as from the embedded Herbig Ae/Be star V375 Lacertae (A7Ve).[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Simbad - Object view". simbad.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ "Sh 2-126". galaxymap.org. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ info@noirlab.edu. "Sh2-126, the Star Funnel". www.noirlab.edu. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ "A cosmic lizard (Sh2-126)". AAPOD2.COM. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ "Sh2-126 in Lacerta". astro.nightsky.at. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ "Great Lacerta Nebula (Sh2-126)". Telescope Live. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ "Simbad - Object view". simbad.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ "Simbad - Object view". simbad.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
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