Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 14, 2023

The Heart and Soul Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 14, 2023 is “The Heart and Soul Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Lozano de Haro). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

Two red emission nebulas are shown in front of a dark but colorful starfield. The Soul Nebula is on the lower left, while the Heart Nebula is on the upper right. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Lozano de Haro Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is the heart and soul of our Galaxy located in Cassiopeia ? Possibly not, but that is where two bright emission nebulas nicknamed Heart and Soul can be found.”

— APOD editors, February 14, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 14, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Lozano de Haro
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 14, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-14-the-heart-and-soul-nebulas

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