Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 10, 2009

The Colors of IC 1795

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 10, 2009 is “The Colors of IC 1795,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“This colorful cosmic portrait features glowing gas and obscuring dust clouds in IC 1795, a star forming region in the northern constellation Cassiopeia.”

— APOD editors, December 10, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 10, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 10, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-december-10-the-colors-of-ic-1795

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