description RCW 136 Overview
RCW 136 is an astronomical object catalogued as a planetary nebula near the boundary between the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius. It is also identified in astronomical records by designations including IRAS 17549-3142, Haro 1-44, and PN G358.9-03.7. The object is relevant to observers and catalog users studying compact ionized nebulae in the southern sky.
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What kind of object is RCW 136?
RCW 136 is catalogued as a planetary nebula. It lies near the boundary between Scorpius and Sagittarius.
What other names does RCW 136 have?
Astronomical records also identify it as IRAS 17549-3142, Haro 1-44, and PN G358.9-03.7. These designations come from different cataloguing systems.
Where can RCW 136 be found in the sky?
It is located near the border between the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius. Its catalogue names help astronomers distinguish it from nearby objects.
Is RCW 136 a galaxy or a nebula?
RCW 136 is classified as a nebula, specifically a planetary nebula. The term describes a glowing shell of material associated with a late stage of stellar evolution.
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