Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 19, 2013

Sh2-155: The Cave Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2013 is “Sh2-155: The Cave Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Walker). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“This colorful skyscape features the dusty, reddish glow of Sharpless catalog emission region Sh2-155 , the Cave Nebula. About 2,400 light-years away, the scene lies along the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy toward the royal northern constellation of Cepheus .”

— APOD editors, October 19, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 19, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Walker
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 19, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-october-19-sh2-155-the-cave-nebula

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