IC 5146: The Cocoon Nebula
IC 5146, commonly known as the Cocoon Nebula, glows red due to hydrogen gas being illuminated by the young interior stars. It is about 4000 lightyears away and about 15 lightyears across.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Créditos:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-ic5146wideblock |
| Tipo: | Observation |
| Release date: | 7 de Junio de 2014 a las 09:23 |
| Size: | 2184 x 1472 px |
Sobre el Objeto
| Nombre: | Cocoon Nebula, IC 5146 |
| Constellation: | Cygnus |
| Categoría: | Nebulae |
Fondos de Pantalla
Coordenadas
| Posición (AR): | 21 53 8.48 |
| Posición (Dec): | 47° 13' 52.09" |
| Campo visual: | 96.46 x 65.00 arcminutes |
| Orientación: | North is 6.7° right of vertical |
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Colores y Filtros
| Banda | Longitud de Onda | Telescopio |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm |
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| Optical G | 475 nm |
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| Optical R | 625 nm |
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| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm |
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