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APOD: 2026 October 30 – Haunting the Cepheus Flare

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Briefings

NASA's APOD features a 2026 image of the Ghost Nebula (vdB 141) in the Cepheus Flare, showing dense star-forming cores. The nebula is 1,200 light-years away, spans 2 light-years, and reflects blue light from nearby NGC 7023. The image was taken by astronomer Jerry Bonnell and published on October 30, 2026.

Key points

• The Ghost Nebula (vdB 141) is located in the Cepheus Flare molecular cloud complex, 1,200 light-years from Earth.
• The nebula spans 2 light-years and contains reddish signs of dense cores collapsing for star formation.

Context

This image captures interstellar dust clouds drifting through the night in the Cepheus Flare, visible in dimly reflected starlight. The Ghost Nebula is part of a broader field of interstellar dust fields stretching nearly six full moons across the sky.

Limitations

The image is a snapshot from a specific date in 2026. The source does not provide data on the image's resolution, exposure time, or the specific telescope used for the observation.

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