Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 11, 2007

NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 11, 2007 is “NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Franck Bugnet). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“What caused the Crescent Nebula? Looking like an emerging space cocoon , the Crescent Nebula, visible in the center of the above image , was created by the brightest star in its center.”

— APOD editors, November 11, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 11, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Franck Bugnet
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 11, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-november-11-ngc-6888-the-crescent-nebula

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