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SH2-126, Darius Kopriva
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Sharpless 126 (Sh2-126) is a large emission nebula in Lacerta. The source of its ionization is the intense ultraviolet radiation of the star 10 Lacertae, a blue main sequence star of spectral class O9V.
LBN 437 is a molecular cloud, its densest part is associated with some bright young stars, among which stands out LkHα 233, also known as variable star V375 Lacertae: a young Ae / Be Herbig star which shows strong Hα-emission.
This region with its weak nebulous filaments is part of Lacerta OB1, a huge star forming region, 1200 light years away from earth.

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SH2-126, Darius Kopriva

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