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Sh2-91

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Sh2-91 is a very faint emission nebula located in the northern constellation of Cygnus. It is classified as part of the Sharpless catalog and is specifically identified as the long southern filament of the supernova remnant designated G65.2+5.7. Because of its extremely low surface brightness, it is a challenging target for visual observation and requires specialized astrophotography equipment to capture.

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What is Sh2-91 a part of?

Sh2-91 is classified as the long southern filament of the supernova remnant designated G65.2+5.7. It is a very faint emission nebula cataloged in the Sharpless catalog.

Where can you find the Sh2-91 nebula in the sky?

The Sh2-91 nebula is located in the northern constellation of Cygnus. It is an extremely faint emission nebula that forms the long southern filament of the G65.2+5.7 supernova remnant.

What makes Sh2-91 difficult to observe?

Sh2-91 has an extremely low surface brightness, making it a very faint emission nebula that is difficult to observe. It is located in the constellation of Cygnus and represents the long southern filament of the G65.2+5.7 supernova remnant.

Is Sh2-91 an emission nebula or a supernova remnant?

Sh2-91 is technically classified as an extremely faint emission nebula, but it physically makes up the long southern filament of the G65.2+5.7 supernova remnant. It can be found in the northern constellation of Cygnus.

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