Description
RCW 49
RCW 49 is a H II region nebula located 13,700 light years away. It is a dusty stellar nursery that contains more than 2,200 stars and is about 350 light years across. RCW 49 is recognized as among the brightest and most massive HII regions. Other designations for the RCW 49 region include NGC 3247 and G29. Wikipedia
Radius: 175 ly
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