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

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IC 5146 Cocoon Nebula

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IC 5146, also known as the Cocoon Nebula, is a captivating celestial object nestled within the Cygnus constellation. Located approximately 4,000 light-years away from Earth, this nebula is a stellar nursery where new stars are born.The nebula earned its nickname due to its distinct appearance resembling a cocoon, with a dark lane of dust obscuring the central star cluster. IC 5146 spans about 15 light-years and is a prime example of a reflection nebula, where starlight reflects off surrounding interstellar dust.

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IC 5146 Cocoon Nebula, Indy Backyard Astro