Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 7822 in Cepheus
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 23, 2015 is “NGC 7822 in Cepheus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: César Blanco González). The original explanation runs about 146 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, the glowing star forming region lies about 3,000 light-years away.”
— APOD editors, May 23, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 23, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: César Blanco González
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 146 words