APOD 2.2

The Necklace Nebula is an intriguing object.  It is located in the constellation Sagitta.  The nebula is ring-shaped.  It is referred to as a cosmic piece of jewelry as it also shines with glowing gas.  It is also located about 15,000 light-years away.  Astronomers estimated the age of the ring to be 5,000 years.

APOD 2.1

This is beautiful picture taken from Spain of the clouds with birds flying.  This picture also draws astronomical as both the Moon and Venus are in the picture.  Venus is the furthest right in the picture and directly to its left is the moon.  In the foreground dark storm clouds are present with a white anvil above.  A whole flock of birds is pictured soaring through the air.