Ghost Nebula

The Ghost Nebula (designated Sh2-136, VdB 141) is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Cepheus.

Ghost Nebula
Reflection nebula
Ghost Nebula by the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter (Credits: Adam Block, Mount Lemmon SkyCenter, University of Arizona)
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension21h 16m 26s[1]
Declination+68° 15.6[1]
Distance1,470 ly
ConstellationCepheus
DesignationsVdB 141, Sh2-136

It lies near the cluster NGC 7023. Looking at the adjacent image, the nebula's name is easily understood. The Ghost nebula is referred to as a globule (cataloged CB230) and over 2 light-years across. There are several stars embedded, whose emissions make the nebula shine in brownish colour.

The Ghost Nebula should not be confused with the Little Ghost Nebula (NGC 6369), the Ghost Head Nebula (NGC 2080) or the Ghost of Cassiopeia (IC 63).

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