Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 25, 2019

The Ghosts of Cassiopeia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 25, 2019 is “The Ghosts of Cassiopeia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tommaso Stella). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“These bright rims and flowing shapes look ghostly on a cosmic scale. A telescopic view toward the constellation Cassiopeia , the colorful skyscape features swept-back, comet-shaped clouds IC 59 (left) and IC 63.”

— APOD editors, October 25, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 25, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tommaso Stella
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 25, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-october-25-the-ghosts-of-cassiopeia

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