Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Dark Veil in Ophiuchus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2025 is “A Dark Veil in Ophiuchus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Katelyn Beecroft). The original explanation runs about 111 words.

A Dark Veil in Ophiuchus
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Katelyn Beecroft Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The diffuse hydrogen-alpha glow of emission region Sh2-27 fills this cosmic scene. The field of view spans nearly 3 degrees across the nebula-rich constellation Ophiuchus toward the central Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, August 29, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 29, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Katelyn Beecroft
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 111 words

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