Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 16, 2017

The Tulip and Cygnus X-1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2017 is “The Tulip and Cygnus X-1,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

From the explanation

“Framing a bright emission region, this telescopic view looks out along the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy toward the nebula rich constellation Cygnus the Swan .”

— APOD editors, February 16, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 16, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 168 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 16, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-february-16-the-tulip-and-cygnus-x-1

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