Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 18, 2016

The W in Cassiopeia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2016 is “The W in Cassiopeia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 189 words.

From the explanation

“A familiar, zigzag, W pattern in northern constellation Cassiopeia is traced by five bright stars in this colorful and broad mosaic. Stretching about 15 degrees across rich starfields, the celestial scene includes dark clouds, bright nebulae , and star clusters along the Milky Way.”

— APOD editors, March 18, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 18, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 189 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 18, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-march-18-the-w-in-cassiopeia

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