Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 15, 2018

M16: In and Around the Eagle Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 2018 is “M16: In and Around the Eagle Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Klinger). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“From afar, the whole thing looks like an Eagle . A closer look at the Eagle Nebula , however, shows the bright region is actually a window into the center of a larger dark shell of dust .”

— APOD editors, October 15, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 15, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Klinger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 15, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-october-15-m16-in-and-around-the-eagle-nebula

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