Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 14, 2007

vdB 152: Reflection Nebula in Cepheus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 14, 2007 is “vdB 152: Reflection Nebula in Cepheus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Giovanni Benintende). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“Described as a “dusty curtain” or “ghostly apparition”, mysterious reflection nebula vdB 152 really is very faint . It lies about 1400 light-years away, along the northern Milky Way in the royal constellation Cepheus.”

— APOD editors, June 14, 2007

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At a glance

Date: June 14, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Giovanni Benintende
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 14, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-june-14-vdb-152-reflection-nebula-in-cepheus

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