Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 2024 is “NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Team ARO). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

A starfield is shown with a unusual textured nebula in the center colored in brown with blue trimmings. Diffuse red nebula appear around the edges. In the center is an opaque brown object. Please see the explanation for more detailed inform
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Team ARO Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How was the Crescent Nebula created? Looking like an emerging space cocoon , the Crescent Nebula, visible in the center of the featured image , was created by the brightest star in its center.”

— APOD editors, November 12, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 12, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Team ARO
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 154 words

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