Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 29, 1996

M17: The Majestic Swan Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 1996 is “M17: The Majestic Swan Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: B. Wallis and R. Provin). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“What unusual eggs have been laid by this majestic swan ? The star forming region above, known as Swan Nebula , is the home of hot red-glowing gas , dark lanes of dust , bright young stars and — what are those?”

— APOD editors, August 29, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 29, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: B. Wallis and R. Provin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 29, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-august-29-m17-the-majestic-swan-nebula

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