Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Waves of the Great Lacerta Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 14, 2022 is “Waves of the Great Lacerta Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jarmo Ruuth , Telescope Live; Text: Ata Sarajedini ( Florida Atlantic U. , Astronomy Minute podcast)). The original explanation runs about 198 words.
From the explanation
“It is one of the largest nebulas on the sky — why isn’t it better known? Roughly the same angular size as the Andromeda Galaxy , the Great Lacerta Nebula can be found toward the constellation of the Lizard (Lacerta) .”
— APOD editors, September 14, 2022
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 14, 2022
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jarmo Ruuth , Telescope Live; Text: Ata Sarajedini ( Florida Atlantic U. , Astronomy Minute podcast)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 198 words