Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cygnus Trio

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 7, 2008 is “Cygnus Trio,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: J-P Metsävainio ( Astro Anarchy )). The original explanation runs about 187 words.

Cygnus Trio
Credit & Copyright: J-P Metsävainio ( Astro Anarchy ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In this colorful mosaic, filaments of gas and dust span some 9 degrees across central Cygnus, a nebula rich constellation along the northern Milky Way . A trio of nebulae with popular names highlights the beautiful skyscape – the Butterfly, the Crescent, and the Tulip.”

— APOD editors, November 7, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 7, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: J-P Metsävainio ( Astro Anarchy )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 187 words

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Source

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