Ghost Nebula

Not to be confused with Little Ghost Nebula, Ghost Head Nebula, or Ghost of Cassiopeia.

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 ascension	21h 16m 26s[1]
Declination	+68° 15.6′[1]
Distance	1,470 ly
Constellation	Cepheus
Designations	VdB 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.