Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 29, 2021

The Tulip and Cygnus X-1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2021 is “The Tulip and Cygnus X-1,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Uriarte). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“This tall telescopic field of view looks out along the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy toward the nebula rich constellation Cygnus the Swan .”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 29, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Uriarte
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, July 29, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-july-29-the-tulip-and-cygnus-x-1

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