Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 16, 2006

The North America and Pelican Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2006 is “The North America and Pelican Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Nicolas Outters ( Observatoire d’Orange )). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“Here are some familiar shapes in unfamiliar locations. This emission nebula on the left is famous partly because it resembles Earth’s continent of North America.”

— APOD editors, August 16, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 16, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Nicolas Outters ( Observatoire d’Orange )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 16, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-august-16-the-north-america-and-pelican-nebulas

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