Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 22, 2013

The Cygnus Wall of Star Formation

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2013 is “The Cygnus Wall of Star Formation,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Nick Pavelchak). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“The North America nebula on the sky can do what the North America continent on Earth cannot — form stars. Specifically, in analogy to the Earth-confined continent, the bright part that appears as Central America and Mexico is actually a hot bed of gas, dust, and newly formed stars known as the Cygnus Wall .”

— APOD editors, January 22, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 22, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Nick Pavelchak
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 22, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-january-22-the-cygnus-wall-of-star-formation

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