APOD: 2026 September 21 – Cocoon Nebula Wide Field
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NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 21, 2026 features a wide-field image of the Cocoon Nebula. The accompanying explanation poses a comparison between the nebula's appearance and that of a comet within a crowded starfield.
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 21 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Cocoon Nebula Wide […]
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