IC 5146 - Cocoon Nebula and B168

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The Cocoon Nebula is made up of the open cluster IC5146 and surrounded by nebulosity of mostly Hydrogen gas. The nebula is located at the end of the long dark nebula B168.

VIXEN R200SS (200mm, f/4) and Canon EOS 20Da. 1 hour exp. time.

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