Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 21, 2018

Glowing Elements in the Soul Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2018 is “Glowing Elements in the Soul Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jess M.Vargas & Maritxu Poyal). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Stars are forming in the Soul of the Queen of Aethopia. More specifically, a large star forming region called the Soul Nebula (IC 1898) can be found in the direction of the constellation Cassiopeia , who Greek mythology credits as the vain wife of a King who long ago ruled lands surrounding the upper Nile river.”

— APOD editors, August 21, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 21, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jess M.Vargas & Maritxu Poyal
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 21, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-august-21-glowing-elements-in-the-soul-nebula

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