Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 2021

NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2021 is “NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Joe Navara , Glenn Clouder , Russell Discombe). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 6888, also known as the Crescent Nebula, is a about 25 light-years across blown by winds from its central, bright, massive star. A triumvirate of astroimagers ( Joe , Glenn , Russell ) created this sharp portrait of the cosmic bubble.”

— APOD editors, June 17, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 17, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Joe Navara , Glenn Clouder , Russell Discombe
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 17, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-june-17-ngc-6888-the-crescent-nebula

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