Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 11, 2014

The Heart and Soul Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 11, 2014 is “The Heart and Soul Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Leonardo Orazi). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Is the heart and soul of our Galaxy located in Cassiopeia ? Possibly not, but that is where two bright emission nebulas nicknamed Heart and Soul can be found.”

— APOD editors, February 11, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 11, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Leonardo Orazi
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 11, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-february-11-the-heart-and-soul-nebulas

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