Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Seagull and the Duck
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2010 is “The Seagull and the Duck,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 161 words.
From the explanation
“Seen as a seagull and a duck, these nebulae are not the only cosmic clouds to evoke images of flight. But both are winging their way across this broad celestial landscape, spanning almost 7 degrees across planet Earth’s night sky toward the constellation Canis Major .”
— APOD editors, March 19, 2010
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 19, 2010
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 161 words