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The Cocoon Nebula  IC 5146 in Cygnus

This gorgeous little 'tropical fish' is at once an emission, reflection, and absorption nebula. Physically reminiscent of The Trifid, it is a stellar nursery.

I am grateful to my friend and www.IP4AP.com client Dr. David Yaney for allowing me to process his terrific data for us.