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Cocoon Nebula
Cocoon Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Cocoon Nebula

Cocoon Nebula, also known as Barnard 168 is a reflection type nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Cocoon Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Barnard 168
      1. Nebula type:
      2. reflection
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7.2
      1. Size:
      2. 12'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 2,500
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. IC 5146
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C19
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-125
      1. Note:
      2. contains Collinder 470 cluster

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.