Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 18, 2022

A Filament in Monoceros

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2022 is “A Filament in Monoceros,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgio Ferrari). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Bluish reflection nebulae seem to fill this dusty expanse. The sharp telescopic frame spans over 1 degree on the sky toward the faint but fanciful constellation Monoceros , the Unicorn.”

— APOD editors, March 18, 2022

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At a glance

Date: March 18, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgio Ferrari
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 18, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-march-18-a-filament-in-monoceros

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