Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Dust Shapes of the Ghost Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 29, 2025 is “Dust Shapes of the Ghost Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kent Wood). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

A dark star field surrounds an unusual clump of brown dust. To some, the dust clumps appear as shapes of people or monsters. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kent Wood Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Do any shapes seem to jump out at you from this interstellar field of stars and dust? The jeweled expanse, filled with faint, starlight-reflecting clouds, drifts through the night in the royal constellation of Cepheus .”

— APOD editors, October 29, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 29, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kent Wood
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 124 words

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