Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 14, 2002

IC 5146: The Cocoon Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 14, 2002 is “IC 5146: The Cocoon Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“How did this nebula get created? The Cocoon Nebula , cataloged as IC 5146, is a strikingly beautiful nebula located about 4,000 light years away toward the constellation of Cygnus .”

— APOD editors, October 14, 2002

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At a glance

Date: October 14, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 14, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-october-14-ic-5146-the-cocoon-nebula

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