Space / 2010-10-20
Cosmic Cocoon
NASA's image library records Cosmic Cocoon.
The aptly named Cocoon nebula is featured in this image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer. This cloud of dust and gas is located in the constellation Cygnus, and is wrapped in a dark cloud of dust called Barnard 168.
A CLOSER LOOK
The aptly named Cocoon nebula is featured in this image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer. This cloud of dust and gas is located in the constellation Cygnus, and is wrapped in a dark cloud of dust called Barnard 168.
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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibraryCosmic CocoonOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.