Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 11, 2001

VDB 142 in Cepheus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 11, 2001 is “VDB 142 in Cepheus,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Arne Henden ( US Naval Observatory, Flagstaff ) Image Processed by Al Kelly. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“A gorgeous collection of dust and gas nebulae in the Northern Milky Way graces the high and far off constellation of Cepheus. With colors based on astronomical filters, this close up of the region highlights stars embedded in curiously shaped cosmic clouds.”

— APOD editors, October 11, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 11, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Arne Henden ( US Naval Observatory, Flagstaff ) Image Processed by Al Kelly
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 11, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-october-11-vdb-142-in-cepheus

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