Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Stars and Dust Pillars in NGC 7822 from WISE
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 1, 2014 is “Stars and Dust Pillars in NGC 7822 from WISE,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: WISE , IRSA , NASA ; Processing & Copyright : Francesco Antonucci). The original explanation runs about 153 words.
From the explanation
“Hot, young stars and cosmic pillars of gas and dust seem to crowd into NGC 7822. At the edge of a giant molecular cloud toward the northern constellation Cepheus , this glowing star forming region lies about 3,000 light-years away.”
— APOD editors, December 1, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 1, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: WISE , IRSA , NASA ; Processing & Copyright : Francesco Antonucci
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 153 words