Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 27, 2009

The Seagull Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 27, 2009 is “The Seagull Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Frank Barrett , Steve Davis). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Images from two different cameras, a digital SLR and an astronomical CCD camera, are combined in this color starscape. Both cameras made use of the same telescope at the oceanside Winter Star Party in the Florida Keys, appropriately creating this portrait of the Seagull Nebula .”

— APOD editors, March 27, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 27, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Frank Barrett , Steve Davis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 27, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-march-27-the-seagull-nebula

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