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Sh2-124
Sh2-124 is a large, faint emission-nebula complex in the constellation Cygnus. It is associated with the infrared source RAFGL 2789 and the luminous object V645 Cygni, whose nature has been discussed in connection with a young or evolved massive star. Infrared observations are important for studying the obscured material in the region, because dust absorbs much of the visible light. The object is...
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IC 5146
IC 5146, commonly referred to as the Cocoon Nebula, is an emission and reflection nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It is situated approximately 4,000 light-years from Earth and serves as an active star-forming region. The nebula is structurally linked to the dark nebula Barnard 168, which creates a long, trailing dust lane that obscures background stars. Astronomers frequently study the...
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