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APOD: 2026 September 21 – Cocoon Nebula Wide Field

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  • In this crowded starfield covering over two degrees within the high-flying constellation of the Swan, the eye is drawn to the Cocoon Nebula.
  • The featured image was captured in July from Death Valley, California, USA.

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Cataloged as IC 5146, the central bright head of the nebula spans about 10 light years.

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In this crowded starfield covering over two degrees within the high-flying constellation of the Swan, the eye is drawn to the Cocoon Nebula. Cataloged as IC 5146, the central bright head of the nebula spans about 10 light years, while the dark dust y tail spans nearly 100 light years. The featured image was captured in July from Death Valley, California, USA.

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