Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 18, 2014

Cocoon Nebula Wide Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2014 is “Cocoon Nebula Wide Field,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Federico Pelliccia). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“In this crowded starfield covering over 2 degrees within the high flying constellation Cygnus , the eye is drawn to the Cocoon Nebula. A compact star forming region, the cosmic Cocoon punctuates a long trail of obscuring interstellar dust clouds.”

— APOD editors, September 18, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 18, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Federico Pelliccia
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 18, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-september-18-cocoon-nebula-wide-field

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