Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 11, 2016

The Cygnus Wall of Star Formation

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 11, 2016 is “The Cygnus Wall of Star Formation,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sara Wager). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes, stars form in walls — bright walls of interstellar gas. In this vivid skyscape , stars are forming in the W-shaped ridge of emission known as the Cygnus Wall.”

— APOD editors, October 11, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 11, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sara Wager
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 11, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-october-11-the-cygnus-wall-of-star-formation

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