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Sandqvist 150 is a dark molecular cloud cataloged by Aage Sandqvist during his pioneering 1970s survey of southern hemisphere dark nebulae.
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What kind of object is Sandqvist 150?
Sandqvist 150 is a dark molecular cloud, meaning a cold region of gas and dust in space. It was cataloged during Aage Sandqvist's survey work in the southern hemisphere.
Who cataloged Sandqvist 150?
The object is associated with Aage Sandqvist, who carried out a pioneering survey of southern hemisphere dark nebulae. That survey work took place during the 1970s.
Why is Sandqvist 150 called a dark cloud?
Dark molecular clouds appear dark because their dust blocks visible light from objects behind them. Sandqvist 150 is cataloged as a dark cloud rather than as a bright emission nebula.
Does the 150 in Sandqvist 150 describe its distance?
The catalog presents 150 as part of the object's name, but it does not identify that number as a distance, mass, or size. Use the full name and Aage Sandqvist's 1970s survey when searching for detailed measurements.
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