Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 6, 1996

The North America Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 1996 is “The North America Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Dominique Dierick and Dirk De la Marche). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Here’s a familiar shape in an unfamiliar location! This emission nebula is famous partly because it resembles Earth ‘s North American Continent .”

— APOD editors, June 6, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 6, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Dominique Dierick and Dirk De la Marche
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 6, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-june-06-the-north-america-nebula

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