Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Reflection Nebula vdB1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 26, 2012 is “Reflection Nebula vdB1,” 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 154 words.

Reflection Nebula vdB1
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Every book has a first page and every catalog a first entry. And so this lovely blue cosmic cloud begins the van den Bergh Catalog (vdB) of stars surrounded by reflection nebulae.”

— APOD editors, October 26, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 26, 2012
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 154 words

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