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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day Features Sharpless Nebula Catalog
Original: APOD: 2026 October 2 - The Complete Sharpless Catalog: 313 Nebulas https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-octo
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 2026 highlights the complete Sharpless Catalog, a survey of 313 emission nebulas first compiled in the 1950s. The feature presents imagery of these glowing clouds of interstellar gas, many visible only through long-exposure photography. Astronomy enthusiasts are sharing the article and images, praising the catalog's enduring value for amateur and professional stargazers.
Why now: Space enthusiasts are sharing NASA's latest Astronomy Picture of the Day, which showcases visually striking imagery of the full Sharpless nebula catalog.
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- APOD: 2026 October 2 - The Complete Sharpless Catalog: 313 Nebulas https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-2-the-complete-sharpless-catalog-313-nebulae/ # Space # Astronomy # Nebula · nasa@robot.villas · 2
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