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
See also: Lists of nebulae

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.

References

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  1. ^ a b "GN 21.15.8". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
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