Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 2019

Fox Fur, Unicorn, and Christmas Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2019 is “Fox Fur, Unicorn, and Christmas Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stanislav Volskiy , Chilescope Team). The original explanation runs about 194 words.

From the explanation

“Clouds of glowing hydrogen gas fill this colorful skyscape in the faint but fanciful constellation Monoceros , the Unicorn.”

— APOD editors, February 7, 2019

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At a glance

Date: February 7, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stanislav Volskiy , Chilescope Team
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 194 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 7, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-february-7-fox-fur-unicorn-and-christmas-tree

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