Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 31, 2013

The Eagle and The Swan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 2013 is “The Eagle and The Swan,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“The Eagle Nebula and the Swan Nebula span this broad starscape , a telescopic view of the Sagittarius spiral arm toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy. The Eagle, also known as M16, is left, above center, and the Swan, or M17 at the lower right.”

— APOD editors, May 31, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 31, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 31, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-may-31-the-eagle-and-the-swan

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