Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Williamina Fleming's Triangular Wisp

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 10, 2017 is “Williamina Fleming's Triangular Wisp,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sara Wager). The original explanation runs about 203 words.

Williamina Fleming's Triangular Wisp
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sara Wager Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Chaotic in appearance , these tangled filaments of shocked, glowing gas are spread across planet Earth’s sky toward the constellation of Cygnus as part of the Veil Nebula . The Veil Nebula itself is a large supernova remnant , an expanding cloud born of the death explosion of a massive star.”

— APOD editors, November 10, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 10, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sara Wager
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 203 words

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