Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 7, 2020

Ou4: A Giant Squid in a Flying Bat

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2020 is “Ou4: A Giant Squid in a Flying Bat,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yannick Akar). The original explanation runs about 186 words.

From the explanation

“A very faint but very large squid-like nebula is visible in planet Earth’s sky — but inside a still larger bat. The Giant Squid Nebula cataloged as Ou4, and Sh2-129 also known as the Flying Bat Nebula, are both caught in this cosmic scene toward the royal royal constellation Cepheus.”

— APOD editors, October 7, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 7, 2020
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 186 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 7, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-october-7-ou4-a-giant-squid-in-a-flying-bat

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