Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 24, 2017

The Eagle and The Swan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 2017 is “The Eagle and The Swan,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“The Eagle Nebula and the Swan Nebula span this broad starscape , a telescopic view toward the Sagittarius spiral arm and the center of our Milky Way galaxy. The Eagle, also known as M16, is at top and M17, the Swan, at bottom of the frame showing the cosmic clouds as brighter regions of active star-formation.”

— APOD editors, August 24, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 24, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 24, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-august-24-the-eagle-and-the-swan

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