Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 28, 2018

The Light, the Dark, and the Dusty

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 28, 2018 is “The Light, the Dark, and the Dusty,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tasos Liampos). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“This colorful skyscape spans about two full moons across nebula rich starfields along the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy in the royal northern constellation Cepheus .”

— APOD editors, September 28, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 28, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tasos Liampos
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 28, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-september-28-the-light-the-dark-and-the-dusty

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