Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

IC 348 and Barnard 3

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 14, 2024 is “IC 348 and Barnard 3,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ashraf Abu Sara). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

IC 348 and Barnard 3
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ashraf Abu Sara Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A great nebulous region near bright star omicron Persei offers this study in cosmic contrasts. Captured in the telescopic frame is a colorful complex of dust, gas, and stars spanning about 3 degrees on the sky along the edge of the Perseus molecular cloud , some 1000 light-years away.”

— APOD editors, November 14, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 14, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ashraf Abu Sara
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 148 words

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