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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day Showcases Sharpless Nebula Catalog
Original: # APOD : 2026 October 2 - The Complete # SharplessCatalog : 313 # Nebulas - # NASA # Science # Astronomy # Picture of th
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 2026 features the complete Sharpless catalog, a set of 313 nebulae first catalogued by astronomer Stewart Sharpless in the 1950s. The presentation compiles images of the emission nebulae, which are regions of glowing interstellar gas found mostly across the Milky Way. Astronomy enthusiasts are sharing the feature and discussing the catalog's enduring value for amateur and professional observers alike.
Why now: The feature is being shared among space and astronomy enthusiasts interested in NASA's daily sky imagery.
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- # APOD : 2026 October 2 - The Complete # SharplessCatalog : 313 # Nebulas - # NASA # Science # Astronomy # Picture of the Day https:// science.nasa.gov/image-article /apod-2026-october-2-the-complete-sharpless-catalog-313-nebulae/ · mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk · 6
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