Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 30, 2018

The NGC 6914 Complex

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2018 is “The NGC 6914 Complex,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“A study in contrasts, this colorful skyscape features stars, dust, and glowing gas in the vicinity of NGC 6914. The complex of reflection nebulae lies some 6,000 light-years away, toward the high-flying northern constellation Cygnus and the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, August 30, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 30, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 30, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-august-30-the-ngc-6914-complex

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