Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 14, 2008

The Cocoon Nebula from CFHT

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 14, 2008 is “The Cocoon Nebula from CFHT,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“What creates the colors of the Cocoon Nebula? The Cocoon Nebula , cataloged as IC 5146, is a strikingly beautiful nebula located about 4,000 light years away toward the constellation of the Swan ( Cygnus ).”

— APOD editors, January 14, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 14, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 14, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-january-14-the-cocoon-nebula-from-cfht

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