Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 22, 2015

Colorful Star Clouds in Cygnus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 22, 2015 is “Colorful Star Clouds in Cygnus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andr van der Hoeven). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“Stars can form in colorful surroundings. Featured here is a star forming region rich in glowing gas and dark dust toward the constellation of the Swan (Cygnus), near the bright star Sadr.”

— APOD editors, April 22, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 22, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andr van der Hoeven
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 22, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-april-22-colorful-star-clouds-in-cygnus

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