Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Pickering's Triangle in the Veil
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 17, 2015 is “Pickering's Triangle in the Veil,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: J-P Metsävainio ( Astro Anarchy )). The original explanation runs about 198 words.
From the explanation
“Chaotic in appearance, these filaments of shocked, glowing gas break across planet Earth’s sky toward the constellation of Cygnus, as part of the Veil Nebula . The Veil Nebula itself is a large supernova remnant , an expanding cloud born of the death explosion of a massive star.”
— APOD editors, September 17, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 17, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: J-P Metsävainio ( Astro Anarchy )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 198 words