Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Cygnus Mosaic 2010 – 2020
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 11, 2021 is “Cygnus Mosaic 2010 – 2020,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: J-P Metsavainio ( Astro Anarchy )). The original explanation runs about 159 words.
From the explanation
“In brush strokes of interstellar dust and glowing 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, February 11, 2021
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 11, 2021
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: J-P Metsavainio ( Astro Anarchy )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 159 words