Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 15, 2019

The Heart and Soul Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 15, 2019 is “The Heart and Soul Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Zauner). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“Is the heart and soul of our Galaxy located in Cassiopeia ? Possibly not, but that is where two bright emission nebulas nicknamed Heart and Soul can be found.”

— APOD editors, January 15, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 15, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Zauner
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 15, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-january-15-the-heart-and-soul-nebulas

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