The Cocoon Nebula - IC 5146 Wide-Field
Taken by Tom Wildoner on August 1, 2025 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2025:08:03 20:31:06
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The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146) in the constellation Cygnus. This is a reflection/emission nebula, note the dark trail behind it, this is a dark nebula called Barnard 168 and it forms the appearance of a trail behind the Cocoon.
Tech Specs: William Optics REDCAT 51 Telescope, ZWO ASI071MC camera running at 0F and Optolong L-eXtreme 2” Filter, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro mount, ZWO EAF (ProAstroGear Black-CAT) and ASIAir Pro, guided using a ZWO 30mm f/4 mini guide scope and ZWO 120 mini, processed in PixInsight. Image Date: August 1, 2025. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).
Photographer's website:
https://thedarksideobservatory.com
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