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Reflections on VdB 31

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 2025 is “Reflections on VdB 31,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Marinoni). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

Reflections on VdB 31
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Marinoni Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Riding high in the constellation of Auriga, beautiful, blue VdB 31 is the 31st object in Sidney van den Bergh’s 1966 catalog of reflection nebulae . It shares this well-composed celestial still life with dark, obscuring clouds B26, B27, and B28, recorded in Edward E.”

— APOD editors, February 13, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 13, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Marinoni
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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Source

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