Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  LBN 983  ·  LBN 984  ·  LBN 986  ·  LBN 987  ·  NGC 2282  ·  PK210-00.2  ·  Sh2-284
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Sh2-284 "SHO", Hunter Outten
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SH2-284, also known as the Wolf-Rayet nebula, is a fascinating astronomical object located in the constellation Monoceros. It encompasses a Wolf-Rayet star, a type of massive and luminous star in its final evolutionary stage before becoming a supernova. This nebula is notable for its intricate structure, which includes regions of ionized gas and dust illuminated by the intense radiation emitted by the central star. The Wolf-Rayet star's powerful stellar winds interact with the surrounding material, sculpting the nebula into intricate shapes and causing it to glow brightly in various wavelengths of light, particularly in hydrogen-alpha emissions.

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