Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 27, 2021 is “NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Howard Trottier). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

The picture shows the NGC 6995 known as the Bat Nebula for its shape. It is part of the larger Veil Nebula. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Howard Trottier Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Do you see the bat? It haunts this cosmic close-up of the eastern Veil Nebula .”

— APOD editors, October 27, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 27, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Howard Trottier
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 157 words

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