Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  Cocoon Nebula  ·  IC 5146
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IC5146 - Cocoon Nebula, Guillaume Gruntz
IC5146 - Cocoon Nebula
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IC5146 - Cocoon Nebula

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IC5146 - Cocoon Nebula, Guillaume Gruntz
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IC5146 - Cocoon Nebula

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The Cocoon Nebula is a reflection/emission nebula and Caldwell object in the constellation Cygnus. IC 5146 is a stellar nursery where star-formation is ongoing. When viewing IC 5146, dark nebula Barnard 168 (B168) is an inseparable part of the experience, forming a dark lane that surrounds the cluster and projects westward forming the appearance of a trail behind the Cocoon.

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IC5146 - Cocoon Nebula, Guillaume Gruntz