Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 10, 2016

NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 10, 2016 is “NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Miller , Jimmy Walker). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 6888, also known as the Crescent Nebula, is a cosmic bubble about 25 light-years across, blown by winds from its central, bright, massive star. This sharp telescopic portrait uses narrow band image data that isolates light from hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the wind-blown nebula.”

— APOD editors, June 10, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 10, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Miller , Jimmy Walker
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 10, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-june-10-ngc-6888-the-crescent-nebula

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