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Cocoon Nebula
Cocoon Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Cocoon Nebula - reflection nebula

Cocoon Nebula, is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .

Cocoon Nebula is magnitude 7.2 and is 12' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Cocoon Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. reflection nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7.2
      1. Size:
      2. 12'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C19

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.