Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 31, 2009

VdB 152: Reflection Nebula in Cepheus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 31, 2009 is “VdB 152: Reflection Nebula in Cepheus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Described as a “dusty curtain” or “ghostly apparition”, mysterious reflection nebula VdB 152 really is very faint. Far from your neighborhood on this Halloween Night , the cosmic phantom is nearly 1,400 light-years away.”

— APOD editors, October 31, 2009

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At a glance

Date: October 31, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 31, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-october-31-vdb-152-reflection-nebula-in-cepheus

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