Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Reflections of the Ghost Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2023 is “Reflections of the Ghost Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bogdan Jarzyna). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

A dark starfield is shown with several brown nebulas. Many of the nebulas appear to have unusual shapes, with one possibly resembling a bat, while other may resemble people. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bogdan Jarzyna Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Do any shapes seem to jump out at you from this interstellar field of stars and dust? The jeweled expanse, filled with faint, starlight-reflecting clouds, drifts through the night in the royal constellation of Cepheus .”

— APOD editors, October 30, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 30, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bogdan Jarzyna
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 130 words

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