Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 7, 2026

The Pelican Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 2026 is “The Pelican Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Mark Killion). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

A busy starfield is dominated by red and blue glowing gas and dark filamentary dust. The nebula appears to some to have the shape of a pelican. — Credit & Copyright: Mark Killion Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Pelican Nebula is slowly being transformed. IC 5070 (an official designation) is divided from the larger North America Nebula by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust.”

— APOD editors, September 7, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 7, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mark Killion
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 7, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-september-7-the-pelican-nebula-in-gas-dust-and-stars

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