Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

LDN 988: Dark Nebula in Cygnus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 20, 2014 is “LDN 988: Dark Nebula in Cygnus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

LDN 988: Dark Nebula in Cygnus
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Obscuring the rich starfields of northern Cygnus, dark nebula LDN 988 lies near the center of this cosmic skyscape . Composed with telescope and camera, the scene is some 2 degrees across.”

— APOD editors, November 20, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 20, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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