Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  LBN 495  ·  LDN 1177  ·  Sh2-136  ·  VdB141
SH2-136 Ghost Nebula, rdhand
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SH2-136 Ghost Nebula

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The Ghost Nebula (designated SH2-136) is a reflection nebula. The nebula's name is easily understood. It is over 2 light-years across and 1470 light years distant. There are several stars embedded whose emissions make the nebula shine in brownish colour.

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SH2-136 Ghost Nebula, rdhand

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