Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 20, 2017

IC 1396: Emission Nebula in Cepheus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 20, 2017 is “IC 1396: Emission Nebula in Cepheus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: César Blanco González). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Stunning emission nebula IC 1396 mixes glowing cosmic gas and dark dust clouds in the high and far off constellation of Cepheus.”

— APOD editors, July 20, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 20, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: César Blanco González
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 20, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-july-20-ic-1396-emission-nebula-in-cepheus

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