Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 25, 2019

The Pelican Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 25, 2019 is “The Pelican Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yannick Akar). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“The Pelican Nebula is slowly being transformed. IC 5070, the official designation, is divided from the larger North America Nebula by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust .”

— APOD editors, September 25, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 25, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yannick Akar
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 25, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-september-25-the-pelican-nebula-in-gas-dust-and-stars

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