Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 28, 2016

IC 1848: The Soul Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2016 is “IC 1848: The Soul Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Stars are forming in the Soul of the Queen of Aethopia. More specifically, a large star forming region called the Soul Nebula can be found in the direction of the constellation Cassiopeia , who Greek mythology credits as the vain wife of a King who long ago ruled lands surrounding the upper Nile river.”

— APOD editors, February 28, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 28, 2016
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 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 28, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-february-28-ic-1848-the-soul-nebula

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