Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Wisps of the Veil Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 26, 2012 is “Wisps of the Veil Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Joaquin Ferreiros). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

Wisps of the Veil Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Joaquin Ferreiros Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Wisps like this are all that remain visible of a Milky Way star. About 9,000 years ago that star exploded in a supernova leaving the Veil Nebula , also known as the Cygnus Loop.”

— APOD editors, November 26, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 26, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Joaquin Ferreiros
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 154 words

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Topics in this entry

The MoonThe Milky WayNebulaeSupernovae

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