Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The North America Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2025 is “The North America Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dimitris Valianos). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

A star field is dominated by a red and blue glowing nebula. This nebula appears, to some, to have the shape of North America and so is called the North America Nebula. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dimitris Valianos Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The North America nebula on the sky can do what the North America continent on Earth cannot — form stars. Specifically, in analogy to the Earth-confined continent, the bright part that appears as the east coast is actually a hot bed of gas, dust, and newly formed stars known as the Cygnus Wall .”

— APOD editors, January 22, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 22, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dimitris Valianos
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 117 words

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