#CosmicGas

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

9 months ago

A breathtaking image of the IC 1396 emission nebula in the Cepheus constellation. The vibrant colors showcase glowing cosmic gas and dark dust clouds, including the iconic Elephant's Trunk Nebula. This star-forming region spans hundreds of light-years and is approximately 3,000 light-years from Earth. The image is a composite of narrowband filter data, highlighting oxygen, hydrogen, and sulfur emissions.

Astronomy Picture from 20/07/2017

IC 1396: Emission Nebula in Cepheus

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap170720.html


#IC1396 #ElephantsTrunkNebula #EmissionNebula #CepheusConstellation #StarFormation #DeepSpace #Astrophotography #CosmicGas #Nebula #Space #Astronomy #Universe #NASA #Cosmos

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

11 months ago

Stunning composite image of Messier 17, also known as the Omega Nebula or Swan Nebula. This star-forming region in Sagittarius showcases vibrant red and blue hues of gas and dust sculpted by stellar winds, spanning nearly 100 light-years across. Faint details are visible against the backdrop of Milky Way stars.

Astronomy Picture from 18/04/2013

Star Factory Messier 17

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130418.html


#Messier17 #OmegaNebula #SwanNebula #StarFactory #Nebula #Sagittarius #CosmicGas #StellarWinds #Astrophotography #Space #Astronomy #MilkyWay #DeepSpace #NASA #Cosmology