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Sh 2-87

Sh 2-87 is a star-forming nebula with a mass of about 7000 suns. It is close to Sh 2-88, and is located in the central part of the constellation Vulpecula, about 3° northeast of the famous Dumbbell Nebula (M27).

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Sh 2-87
Nebula
Sh 2-87 is the larger nebula to the left, Sh 2-88 is the smaller one to the upper right
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension19°46'20"
Declination+24 35 15
Distance7,5001 ly
Apparent dimensions (V)10'2
ConstellationVulpecula
DesignationsLBN 136

Sh 2-87 is a star-forming nebula with a mass of about 7000 suns.3 It is close to Sh 2-88, and is located in the central part of the constellation Vulpecula, about 3° northeast of the famous Dumbbell Nebula (M27).

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