Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Spectre in the Eastern Veil

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2014 is “A Spectre in the Eastern Veil,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

A Spectre in the Eastern Veil
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 30, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 149 words

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