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Westerhout 49
Nebula · Strong radio source in the constellation of Sagittarius
About Westerhout 49
Westerhout 49 is about 36,203 light-years from the Sun, so the light we see from it left about 36,203 years ago.
It is 24,790 light-years from the centre of the Milky Way.
The map lists it as a nebula and shows it among the stars around the Sun, drawn on the plane of the Milky Way.
One of the most luminous star-forming regions in the Galaxy, on the far side of the Galactic centre.
Key numbers
| Distance | 36,203 light-years (11.10 kpc) |
|---|---|
| Distance from the Galactic centre | 24,790 light-years |
| Galactic coordinates | l = 43.20°, b = +0.00° |
| Size | about 330 light-years across |
Where it is
Its place in the universe, from the inside out: Perseus Arm › Milky Way › Local Group › Virgo Supercluster › Laniakea Supercluster › Observable universe.
Zoom out to see it in context: Local Arm, a view about 12,000 light-years across.
From Wikipedia
In astronomy Westerhout 49 also known as W49, is a strong galactic thermal radio source characteristic of an HII region. It was discovered by Gart Westerhout in 1958.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article Westerhout 49, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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