Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 25, 2024

NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 2024 is “NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Shepherd). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“These cosmic clouds have blossomed 1,300 light-years away in the fertile starfields of the constellation Cepheus . Called the Iris Nebula, NGC 7023 is not the only nebula to evoke the imagery of flowers .”

— APOD editors, July 25, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 25, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Shepherd
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 25, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-july-25-ngc-7023-the-iris-nebula

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