Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 30, 2009

The North America and Pelican Nebulae

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2009 is “The North America and Pelican Nebulae,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Danny Lee Russell). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Here are some familiar shapes in unfamiliar locations. This emission nebula on the left is famous partly because it resembles Earth’s continent of North America .”

— APOD editors, June 30, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 30, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Danny Lee Russell
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 30, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-june-30-the-north-america-and-pelican-nebulae

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