Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 25, 2021

The Bubble and the Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 25, 2021 is “The Bubble and the Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Lorand Fenyes). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“To the eye, this cosmic composition nicely balances the Bubble Nebula at the right with open star cluster M52. The pair would be lopsided on other scales, though.”

— APOD editors, September 25, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 25, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lorand Fenyes
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 25, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-september-25-the-bubble-and-the-star-cluster

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