Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The NGC 6914 Complex

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 19, 2025 is “The NGC 6914 Complex,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tommy Lease). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

The NGC 6914 Complex
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tommy Lease Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A study in contrasts, this colorful cosmic skyscape features stars, dust, and glowing gas in the vicinity of NGC 6914. The interstellar complex of nebulae lies some 6,000 light-years away, toward the high-flying northern constellation Cygnus and the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, September 19, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 19, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tommy Lease
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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