RCW 88

Coordinates: 15^h 07^m 08^s, −57° 48.3′ 0″

RCW 88
Star-forming region RCW 88 taken with the EFOSC2 instrument on ESO’s New Technology Telescope.
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
Right ascension	15^h 07^m 08^s[1]
Declination	−57° 48.3′ 0″[1]
Distance	10.000 ly[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designations	PK 320+00 2, WRAY 16-167, PN ARO 527, WRAY 16-166[1]

RCW 88 is a planetary nebula located 10,000 light years away.

References

1. "Search results for RCW 88". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
2. "Red Cocoon Harbours Young Stars". ESO Picture of the Week. Retrieved 30 July 2012.