Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 6, 2016

NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2016 is “NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Federico Pelliccia). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“These cosmic clouds have blossomed 1,300 light-years away, in the fertile starfields of the constellation Cepheus . Called the Iris Nebula, NGC 7023 is not the only nebula to evoke the imagery of flowers , though.”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 6, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Federico Pelliccia
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 6, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-may-6-ngc-7023-the-iris-nebula

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