标签: IC 5146

IC 5146: 茧状星云

A red emission nebula is shown against a busy starfield with many dark dust filaments near the nebula’s center. Near the bottom of the image is a smaller blue reflection nebula. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
红色发射星云映衬着繁华的星场,星云中心附近有许多尘埃暗条。图片底部附近是一个较小的蓝色反射星云。有关更多详细信息,请参阅说明。

大视野图像里的茧状星云

2022年10月26日 Cocoon Nebula Wide Field Image Credit & Copyright: Andy Ermolli Explanation: When does a nebula look like a comet? In this crowded starfield, covering over two degrees within the high flying constellation of the Swan (Cygnus), the eye is drawn to the Cocoon Nebula. A compact star forming region, the cosmic Cocoon punctuates a nebula bright i...