Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 17, 2015

The Pelican Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2015 is “The Pelican Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

From the explanation

“The Pelican Nebula is slowly being transformed. IC 5070, the official designation, is divided from the larger North America Nebula by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust .”

— APOD editors, November 17, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 17, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 168 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 17, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-november-17-the-pelican-nebula-in-gas-dust-and-stars

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