IC 5146    

The Cocoon Nebula, Sh2-125, IC 5146

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Object

Type

Open cluster with nebula
Constellation Cygnus
Coordinates RA:21h 53m 30s  D:+47° 15' 41"
Magnitude 7,2
Size 11x10 arc min

Image

Optics Starworks Ritchey-Chrétien 12" f/8 at f/6
Mount Losmandy G11 with Gemini goto
Camera Sbig ST10XME with CFW-10 filters wheel
Exposure Ha-RGB 250-100-100-120 minutes
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Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

 

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