Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Scorpius (Sco)
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Wolf Nebula (SL 17) in emission nebula RCW 113, Frank
Wolf Nebula (SL 17) in emission nebula RCW 113
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Wolf Nebula (SL 17) in emission nebula RCW 113

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Wolf Nebula (SL 17) in emission nebula RCW 113, Frank
Wolf Nebula (SL 17) in emission nebula RCW 113
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Wolf Nebula (SL 17) in emission nebula RCW 113

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Located in the constellation of Scorpius this dark nebula is known as SL 17 (Sandqvist and Lindroos 17). The nebula resembles the shape of a wolf's profile and often is referred as the Wolf Nebula. SL17 is situated in the emission nebula RCW113 (or Gum 55).

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Wolf Nebula (SL 17) in emission nebula RCW 113, Frank