Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 3, 2011

IC 59 and IC 63 in Cassiopeia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 2011 is “IC 59 and IC 63 in Cassiopeia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Obs. )). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“These bright rims and flowing shapes suggest to some melting ice cream on a cosmic scale. Looking toward the constellation Cassiopeia , the colorful (zoomable) skyscape features the swept back, comet-shaped clouds IC 59 (left) and IC 63.”

— APOD editors, November 3, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 3, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Obs. )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 3, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-november-3-ic-59-and-ic-63-in-cassiopeia

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