Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 21, 2019

Reflections on vdB 9

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 21, 2019 is “Reflections on vdB 9,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Guenter Kerschhuber). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Centered in a well-composed celestial still life, pretty, blue vdB 9 is the 9th object in Sidney van den Bergh’s 1966 catalog of reflection nebulae.”

— APOD editors, February 21, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 21, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Guenter Kerschhuber
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 21, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-february-21-reflections-on-vdb-9

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