Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Ghost of the Cepheus Flare
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 31, 2011 is “Ghost of the Cepheus Flare,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona). The original explanation runs about 126 words.
From the explanation
“Spooky shapes seem to haunt this starry expanse , drifting through the night in the royal constellation Cepheus . Of course, the shapes are cosmic dust clouds faintly visible in dimly reflected starlight.”
— APOD editors, October 31, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 31, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 126 words