Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 25, 2019

Cygnus Skyscape

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 2019 is “Cygnus Skyscape,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alistair Symon). The original explanation runs about 194 words.

From the explanation

“In brush strokes of interstellar dust and glowing hydrogen gas , this beautiful skyscape is painted across the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy near the northern end of the Great Rift and the constellation Cygnus the Swan .”

— APOD editors, July 25, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 25, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alistair Symon
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, July 25, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-july-25-cygnus-skyscape

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