Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Gamma Cygni Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 18, 2022 is “The Gamma Cygni Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Min Xie , Chen Wu, Yizhou Zhang, and Benchu Tang). The original explanation runs about 162 words.
From the explanation
“Supergiant star Gamma Cygni is at the center of the Northern Cross. Near the plane of our Milky Way galaxy, that famous asterism flies high in northern summer night skies in the constellation Cygnus the Swan .”
— APOD editors, June 18, 2022
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 18, 2022
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Min Xie , Chen Wu, Yizhou Zhang, and Benchu Tang
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 162 words