# Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146)

Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146). Deep sky astrophotography by Giancarlo Erra. Prints and merchandise available.

- **Category:** Deep sky
- **Object:** IC 5146 (Cocoon Nebula)
- **Position:** RA 328.372 deg, Dec 47.246 deg (ICRS J2000)
- **Equipment:** Skywatcher HEQ5 autoguided – Altair Astro 8 inch Ritchey Chretien (1625mm) – Astro Tech 2 inch Field Flattener – Nikon D750
- **Published:** 2026-08-21

![Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146)](https://astro.observer/images/cocoon-nebula-ic-5146/cocoon-nebula-ic-5146-3200.jpg?v=e9fc4e62bb)

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