Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cygnus Skyscape

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2020 is “Cygnus Skyscape,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alistair Symon). The original explanation runs about 209 words.

Cygnus Skyscape
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alistair Symon Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, August 26, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 26, 2020
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 209 words

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Source

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