Nov 21, 2025
The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146)
On the left side of this image.
If you use a wide-field eyepiece, also look for dark nebula Barnard 168, which stretches to the right.
Credit: Michael Stecker
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The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146)
On the left side of this image.
If you use a wide-field eyepiece, also look for dark nebula Barnard 168, which stretches to the right.
Credit: Michael Stecker