IC 5146: The Cocoon Nebula

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.

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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

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
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

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Optical
B		438 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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Optical
G		475 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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Optical
R		625 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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Optical
Broad Band		555 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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