Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 23, 2021

Elephant, Bat, and Squid

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 23, 2021 is “Elephant, Bat, and Squid,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Hsieh). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Sprawling emission nebulae IC 1396 and Sh2-129 mix glowing interstellar gas and dark dust clouds in this 10 degree wide field of view toward the northern constellation Cepheus the King . Energized by its bluish central star IC 1396 (left) is hundreds of light-years across and some 3,000 light-years distant.”

— APOD editors, July 23, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 23, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Hsieh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 23, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-july-23-elephant-bat-and-squid

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