Westerhout 28
Image of W28 in various wavelengths
ConstellationSagittarius
Right ascension18h 01m 22s
Declination−23° 17′
EpochJ2000.0
Distance2,000 pc
Remnant?
HostMilky Way
Notable featuresInteracts with molecular clouds


Westerhout 28(W28), or SNR G006.4-00.1, Kes 59 y AJG 73,[1] is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Sagittarius, about 2,000 parsec.It was discovered by Gart Westerhout in 1958 as part of a study of continuum radiation in our galaxy at a frequency of 1390 MHz.

Age and distance

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W28 is estimated to be between 32,000 and 41,000 years old.It is located approximately 1900-2000 parsecs from the Earth and has a radius of approximately 13 parsecs .

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