Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 15, 2009

NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 15, 2009 is “NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Daniel López , IAC). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 6888, also known as the Crescent Nebula, is a cosmic bubble about 25 light-years across, blown by winds from its central, bright, massive star. This beautiful portrait of the nebula is from the Isaac Newton Telescope at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory in the Canary Islands.”

— APOD editors, September 15, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 15, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Daniel López , IAC
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 15, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-september-15-ngc-6888-the-crescent-nebula

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