Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 23, 2003

Cygnus Nebulosities

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 23, 2003 is “Cygnus Nebulosities,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Steve Mandel, Galaxy Images). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Looking toward the constellation Cygnus , a stunning and complex region of nebulae strewn along the plane of our Milky Way galaxy is revealed in this unique wide-angle sky view.”

— APOD editors, October 23, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 23, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Steve Mandel, Galaxy Images
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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The Milky Way Nebulae Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 23, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-october-23-cygnus-nebulosities

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