Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 29, 2005

An Unexplored Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 29, 2005 is “An Unexplored Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Steve Mandel, Galaxy Images). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“The combined light of the stars of the Milky Way are reflected by this cosmic dust cloud that soars some 300 light-years above the plane of our Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, September 29, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 29, 2005
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 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 29, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-september-29-an-unexplored-nebula

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