Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 12, 2019

The Iris Nebula in a Field of Dust

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 2019 is “The Iris Nebula in a Field of Dust,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Markus Bauer). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“These cosmic dust clouds drift some 1,300 light-years away along the fertile starfields of the constellation Cepheus. The beautiful Iris Nebula , also known as NGC 7023, blossoms at the upper left.”

— APOD editors, September 12, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 12, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Markus Bauer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 12, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-september-12-the-iris-nebula-in-a-field-of-dust

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