Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 29, 2002

The Pelican in the Swan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2002 is “The Pelican in the Swan,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“The Pelican Nebula, also known as IC 5070, lies about 2,000 light-years away in the high and far-off constellation of Cygnus, the Swan . This picture spans a portion of the magnificent nebula about 30 light-years wide.”

— APOD editors, August 29, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 29, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 29, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-august-29-the-pelican-in-the-swan

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