Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 27, 2006

The Spider and The Fly

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 27, 2006 is “The Spider and The Fly,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders )). The original explanation runs about 92 words.

From the explanation

“Star clusters and nebulae abound in the ancient northern constellation Auriga – a region that includes the interesting pair NGC 1931 (lower left) and IC 417. In this gorgeous color image , an imaginative eye toward the expansive IC 417 and diminutive NGC 1931 suggests a cosmic spider and fly .”

— APOD editors, October 27, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 27, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 92 words

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Nebulae Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 27, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-october-27-the-spider-and-the-fly

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