Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Barnard 150: Seahorse in Cepheus
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 25, 2018 is “Barnard 150: Seahorse in Cepheus,” 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 102 words.
From the explanation
“Light-years across, this suggestive shape known as the Seahorse Nebula appears in silhouette against a rich, luminous background of stars. Seen toward the royal northern constellation of Cepheus, the dusty, obscuring clouds are part of a Milky Way molecular cloud some 1,200 light-years distant.”
— APOD editors, October 25, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 25, 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 102 words