Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 19, 2010

Nebulae in the Northern Cross

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 2010 is “Nebulae in the Northern Cross,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Rolf Geissinger). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“Explore a beautiful and complex region of nebulae strewn along the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy in this widefield skyscape. The image emphasizes cosmic gas clouds in a 25 by 25 degree view centered on the Northern Cross, the famous asterism in the constellation Cygnus.”

— APOD editors, November 19, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 19, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Rolf Geissinger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 19, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-november-19-nebulae-in-the-northern-cross

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