Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Pelican Nebula Ionization Front
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 2000 is “Pelican Nebula Ionization Front,” an image. It is credited to Credit: John Bally ( U. Colorado ), KPNO 0.9-m Telescope , NOAO , AURA , NSF. The original explanation runs about 146 words.
From the explanation
“The Pelican Nebula is slowly being transformed. IC 5070, the official designation, is divided from the larger North America Nebula by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust .”
— APOD editors, July 3, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 3, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: John Bally ( U. Colorado ), KPNO 0.9-m Telescope , NOAO , AURA , NSF
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 146 words