Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 29, 2021

Haunting the Cepheus Flare

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 29, 2021 is “Haunting the Cepheus Flare,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Leo Shatz). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“Spooky shapes seem to haunt this dusty expanse, drifting through the night in the royal constellation Cepheus . Of course, the shapes are cosmic dust clouds visible in dimly reflected starlight.”

— APOD editors, October 29, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 29, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Leo Shatz
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 29, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-october-29-haunting-the-cepheus-flare

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