Sharpless 2-106 is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It is part of a larger complex of star-forming regions and is approximately 2,000 light-years away from Earth. The nebula is known for its distinctive shape and vibrant colors, which are produced by ionized gas surrounding young, hot stars. The nebula is associated with a young stellar object, IRAS 20582+20224, which is a protostar that is still in the process of forming. Sharpless 2-106 is often studied by astronomers to understand the processes of star formation and the dynamics of interstellar gas and dust.