Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 7822 in Cepheus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 11, 2016 is “NGC 7822 in Cepheus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders )). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

NGC 7822 in Cepheus
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Hot, young stars and cosmic pillars of gas and dust seem to crowd into NGC 7822. At the edge of a giant molecular cloud toward the northern constellation Cepheus, the glowing star forming region lies about 3,000 light-years away.”

— APOD editors, November 11, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 11, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 175 words

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