Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 30, 2013

A Spectre in the Eastern Veil

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2013 is “A Spectre in the Eastern Veil,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alfonso Carreño ( Observatorio Zonalunar )). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Frightening forms and scary faces are a mark of the Halloween season. They also haunt this cosmic close-up of the eastern Veil Nebula.”

— APOD editors, October 30, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 30, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alfonso Carreño ( Observatorio Zonalunar )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 30, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-october-30-a-spectre-in-the-eastern-veil

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