Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Along the Western Veil

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 19, 2019 is “Along the Western Veil,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Min Xie). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

Along the Western Veil
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Min Xie Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Delicate in appearance , these filaments of shocked, glowing gas, are draped across planet Earth’s sky toward the constellation of Cygnus. They form the western part of the Veil Nebula .”

— APOD editors, September 19, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 19, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Min Xie
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 193 words

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Source

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