Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Central Cygnus Skyscape
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 22, 2017 is “Central Cygnus Skyscape,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler , DSS , BYU). The original explanation runs about 152 words.
From the explanation
“In cosmic brush strokes of glowing hydrogen gas , this beautiful skyscape unfolds across the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy near the northern end of the Great Rift and the center of the constellation Cygnus the Swan . A 36 panel mosaic of telescopic image data, the scene spans about six degrees.”
— APOD editors, March 22, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 22, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler , DSS , BYU
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 152 words