Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Pillars and Jets in the Pelican Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 4, 2015 is “Pillars and Jets in the Pelican Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Larry Van Vleet ( LVVASTRO )). The original explanation runs about 148 words.
From the explanation
“What dark structures arise from the Pelican Nebula? Visible as a bird-shaped nebula toward the constellation of a bird ( Cygnus , the Swan), the Pelican Nebula is a place dotted with newly formed stars but fouled with dark dust.”
— APOD editors, March 4, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 4, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Larry Van Vleet ( LVVASTRO )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 148 words