Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 5, 2009

IC 5146: The Cocoon Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 5, 2009 is “IC 5146: The Cocoon Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Neil Fleming , David Plesko). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Inside the Cocoon Nebula is a newly developing cluster of stars. Cataloged as IC 5146 , the beautiful nebula is nearly 15 light-years wide, located some 4,000 light years away toward the northern constellation Cygnus .”

— APOD editors, March 5, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 5, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Neil Fleming , David Plesko
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 5, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-march-5-ic-5146-the-cocoon-nebula

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