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 Takahashi FSQ-106N f/5
Mount Eq6-Pro
Camera Canon 50-DH
Exposure 12x8 minutes, 400 ISO
Notes Image acquired from Canino (VT)

 

Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

 

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