Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Seagull and the Duck

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 16, 2018 is “The Seagull and the Duck,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Raul Villaverde Fraile). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

The Seagull and the Duck
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Raul Villaverde Fraile Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Seen as a seagull and a duck, these nebulae are not the only cosmic clouds to evoke images of flight. But both are winging their way across this broad celestial landscape, spanning almost 7 degrees across planet Earth’s night sky toward the constellation Canis Major .”

— APOD editors, March 16, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 16, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Raul Villaverde Fraile
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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