Where to find it
Interactive sky chart centred on 22 46 47.9 +57 58 14, with constellation stick figures overlaid. Locate shows the whole constellation with the target ringed; Field zooms to the close-up. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom, click any star to identify it. Imagery: DSS colour survey via CDS Aladin Lite. Constellation figures © Dominic Ford (GPLv3).
Frequently asked questions
What kind of object is SH 2- 142?
SH 2- 142 is an emission nebula.
What are the coordinates of SH 2- 142?
SH 2- 142 sits at right ascension 22h 46m 48s and declination +57° 58′ 14″ (J2000).
When is the best time to photograph SH 2- 142?
SH 2- 142 is circumpolar from around 54°N — it never sets, and rides highest (about 86° altitude) on evenings around September.
What equipment was used to photograph SH 2- 142?
This image of SH 2- 142 was captured with ZWO Seestar S50 and ZWO Seestar S50 Camera.
How much exposure time went into this image?
This image of SH 2- 142 represents 5m (32 × 10s) of total integration time.
