Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 6, 2018

Along the Western Veil

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 6, 2018 is “Along the Western Veil,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Data – Steve Milne & Barry Wilson, Processing – Steve Milne). The original explanation runs about 195 words.

From the explanation

“Delicate in appearance, these filaments of shocked, glowing gas, are draped across planet Earth’s sky toward the constellation of Cygnus. They form the western part of the Veil Nebula .”

— APOD editors, September 6, 2018

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At a glance

Date: September 6, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Data – Steve Milne & Barry Wilson, Processing – Steve Milne
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 195 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 6, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-september-6-along-the-western-veil

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