Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 7635: The Bubble Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2026 is “NGC 7635: The Bubble Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Paweł Piechnik. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

A starfield is shown with a big light bubble in the center. To some, the bubble may resemble a skull. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Paweł Piechnik Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What created this huge space bubble? Blown by the wind from a star, this tantalizing, head-like apparition is cataloged as NGC 7635, but known simply as the Bubble Nebula.”

— APOD editors, July 27, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 27, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Paweł Piechnik
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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Source

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