Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Giant Squid in the Flying Bat
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 11, 2015 is “A Giant Squid in the Flying Bat,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders )). The original explanation runs about 172 words.
From the explanation
“Very faint but also very large on planet Earth’s sky, a giant Squid Nebula cataloged as Ou4, and Sh2-129 also known as the Flying Bat Nebula, are both caught in this scene toward the royal constellation Cepheus.”
— APOD editors, September 11, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 11, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 172 words