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IC 5146 Cocoon Nebula, Phil Creed
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IC 5146 Cocoon Nebula

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IC 5146 Cocoon Nebula

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The Cocoon Nebula is an emission+reflection nebula complex in the northernmost portions of Cygnus.  It is roughly 2,500 light years distant and is noted for the dark lane Barnard 168 extending away from the nebula.

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IC 5146 Cocoon Nebula, Phil Creed