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Image of the day 11/13/2022

    A Helping Hand in Cassiopeia (LDN1355), Thomas LELU
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    A Helping Hand in Cassiopeia (LDN1355)

    Image of the day 11/13/2022

      A Helping Hand in Cassiopeia (LDN1355), Thomas LELU
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      A Helping Hand in Cassiopeia (LDN1355)

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      Here is an area quite rich in dust and nebulae located in the constellation Cassiopeia.
      Several dark nebulae are in the center of the image. The upper part of this nebula looks like an open hand, hence the nickname (Helping hand).

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      A Helping Hand in Cassiopeia (LDN1355), Thomas LELU

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