Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 13, 2011

The Color of IC 1795

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 2011 is “The Color of IC 1795,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bob and Janice Fera ( Fera Photography )). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, October 13, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 13, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bob and Janice Fera ( Fera Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 13, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-october-13-the-color-of-ic-1795

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