Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Great Lacerta Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2025 is “The Great Lacerta Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Moehring & Kevin Roylance). The original explanation runs about 196 words.

A starfield surrounds a large red nebula. The nebula has many flowing waves and folds. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Moehring & Kevin Roylance Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It is one of the largest nebulas on the sky — why isn’t it better known? Roughly the same angular size as the Andromeda Galaxy , the Great Lacerta Nebula can be found toward the constellation of the Lizard (Lacerta) .”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 10, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Moehring & Kevin Roylance
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 196 words

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