Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Clouds in Cygnus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 30, 2012 is “Clouds in Cygnus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Image Data – Bob Caton , Al Howard , Eric Zbinden , Rogelio Bernal Andreo ; Processing – Rogelio Bernal Andreo). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

Clouds in Cygnus
Credit & Copyright: Image Data – Bob Caton , Al Howard , Eric Zbinden , Rogelio Bernal Andreo ; Processing – Rogelio Bernal Andreo Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Cosmic clouds of gas and dust drift across this magnificent mosaic covering a 12×12 degree field within the high flying constellation Cygnus.”

— APOD editors, November 30, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 30, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Image Data – Bob Caton , Al Howard , Eric Zbinden , Rogelio Bernal Andreo ; Processing – Rogelio Bernal Andreo
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 171 words

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