Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

In Wolf's Cave

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 2011 is “In Wolf's Cave,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

In Wolf's Cave
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The mysterious blue reflection nebula found in catalogs as VdB 152 or Ced 201 really is very faint. It lies at the tip of the long dark nebula Barnard 175 in a dusty complex that has also been called Wolf’s Cave .”

— APOD editors, November 19, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 19, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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