Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Heart and Soul Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2016 is “The Heart and Soul Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: David Lindemann). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

The Heart and Soul Nebulas
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David Lindemann Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is the heart and soul of our Galaxy located in Cassiopeia ? Possibly not, but that is where two bright emission nebulas nicknamed Heart and Soul can be found.”

— APOD editors, November 16, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 16, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David Lindemann
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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Source

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