Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 4, 2024

NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 4, 2024 is “NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Taivalmaa). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

The featured image shows a starfield with a two- colored nebula in the center. The nebula is colored mostly red and blue. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Taivalmaa Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Can you see the bat? It haunts this cosmic close-up of the eastern Veil Nebula .”

— APOD editors, September 4, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 4, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Taivalmaa
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words