Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  LBN 495  ·  LDN 1177  ·  Sh2-136  ·  VdB141

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    Ghost Nebula (Vdb 141), Johnny Qiu
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    Ghost Nebula (Vdb 141)

    Image of the day 09/24/2023

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      Ghost Nebula (Vdb 141), Johnny Qiu
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      Ghost Nebula (Vdb 141)

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      The Ghost Nebula (VdB 141) is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Cepheus.

      The shape of the Ghost Nebula, as its name suggests, spans more than 2 light-years. Embedded within the nebula are several stars, whose reflected light gives the nebula its yellowish-brown color.

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      Ghost Nebula (Vdb 141), Johnny Qiu