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[NASA] APOD: 2026 September 10 – LDN 1295: The Giraffe Nebula

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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.

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LDN 1295: The Giraffe Nebula

Explanation:

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Many see a 
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 facing right, with neck stretched high and long legs mid-stride (but some may see a 
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 instead). The 
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 shows 
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, also called the Giraffe Nebula, in the
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of the mythical queen of
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(
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). It is an object in the 
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 of 
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, compiled in 
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 by American astronomer 
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, a pioneer for women in astronomy and astrophysics. 
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 are interstellar 
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 that block the visible light of the stars 
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. These 
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 are often faint and challenging targets for astrophotographers. Why do we see animal shapes and faces in nebulas, clouds, and pretty much 
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? It is due to 
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, our tendency to look for 
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. Pareidolia may provide animals with an 
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, for example in identifying (and avoiding) predators.

APOD’s main NASA site is 

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Tomorrow’s picture: 
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Date September 10, 2026
Credit & Copyright
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Authors & editors: Cecilia Chirenti, Robert Nemiroff, Jerry Bonnell, Keighley Rockcliffe
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