Ghost Nebula
Nebula in the constellation Cepheus
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The Ghost Nebula (designated Sh 2-136, 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, Sh 2-136 |
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 (catalogued CB230) and over 2 light-years across. There are several stars embedded, whose reflected light make the nebula appear a yellowish-brown colour.
