Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  B168  ·  Cocoon Nebula  ·  HD208362  ·  IC 5146  ·  LBN 424  ·  LDN 1055  ·  Sh2-125  ·  VdB147
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The Cocoon Nebula

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The Cocoon Nebula

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The Cocoon Nebula!

Also known as Caldwell 19 and IC 5146, it is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It's a region of active star formation, and its distinctive shape is often likened to a cocoon, which has led to its name. The nebula is illuminated by a young, open cluster of stars within it. These stars are responsible for ionizing the surrounding hydrogen gas, causing it to emit the characteristic reddish glow associated with emission nebulae.

The Cocoon Nebula is situated approximately 4,000 light-years away from Earth. Its complex structure and the interplay of light and dark regions within the nebula make it a fascinating object of study for astronomers.

162 5 minute exposures for 13.5 total hours of integration!

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The Cocoon Nebula, jrtb