Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Gum Nebula over Snowy Mountains

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 27, 2022 is “The Gum Nebula over Snowy Mountains,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wang Jin). The original explanation runs about 213 words.

The featured image shows expansive Gum Nebula, glowing in red, behind a landscape with a wooden hut and snowy mountains. the unusual light Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wang Jin Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Gum Nebula is so large and close it is actually hard to see . This interstellar expanse of glowing hydrogen gas frequently evades notice because it spans 35 degrees — over 70 full Moons — while much of it is quite dim.”

— APOD editors, June 27, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 27, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wang Jin
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 213 words

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