Sh2-106

Credits: NASA, ESO and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScl/AURA)

Sh2-106 is an emission nebula and a star forming region in the constellation Cygnus.
It is estimated to be around 2,000 light years from Earth, in an isolated area of the Milky Way.

Facts about SH2-106 by Keith Turnecliff

The nebula spans about 23 light years across.

This star chart for represents the view from Long Itchington in mid September at 10pm.
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.