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Supernova remnant in the constellation Norma
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RCW 103
Supernova remnant
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension16 17 33.000
Declination−51° 02′ 00.00″
Distance3,100–3,300 pc
ConstellationNorma
See also: Lists of nebulae

RCW 103 is a supernova remnant with right ascension 161730 and declination −51° 02′. It is approximately 2000 years old and contains x-ray source 1E 161348-5055 at its heart. It is 10,000 light years away in the constellation Norma (constellation).

References

  1. ^ "RCW 103". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2021-02-19.

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