Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Tulip Nebula and Black Hole Cygnus X-1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 28, 2024 is “Tulip Nebula and Black Hole Cygnus X-1,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Anirudh Shastry). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

A picture of a starfield with red emission nebulae is shown. Toward the right is a point of light that is Cygnus X-1, a nearby black hole. Above the black hole is a blue-shaded bow shock wave in the surrounding gas. Please see the explanati
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Anirudh Shastry Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“When can you see a black hole, a tulip, and a swan all at once? At night — if the timing is right, and if your telescope is pointed in the right direction .”

— APOD editors, August 28, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 28, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Anirudh Shastry
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 175 words

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