Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 1, 2021

The Pelican Nebula in Red and Blue

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 1, 2021 is “The Pelican Nebula in Red and Blue,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: M. Petrasko, M. Evenden, U. Mishra ( Insight Obs. )). The original explanation runs about 207 words.

From the explanation

“The Pelican Nebula is changing. The entire nebula, officially designated IC 5070, is divided from the larger North America Nebula by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust .”

— APOD editors, March 1, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 1, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: M. Petrasko, M. Evenden, U. Mishra ( Insight Obs. )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 207 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 1, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-march-1-the-pelican-nebula-in-red-and-blue

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