Ghost Nebula
The Ghost Nebula (designated Sh2-136, VdB 141) is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Cepheus.
| Reflection nebula | |
|---|---|
 Ghost Nebula by the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter (Credits: Adam Block, Mount Lemmon SkyCenter, University of Arizona) | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 21h 16m 26s[1] |
| Declination | +68° 15.6′[1] |
| Distance | 1,470 ly |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Designations | VdB 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).
References
- "GN 21.15.8". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
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