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Tulip Nebula: Danville Photo Of The Day

Bob Schiff shared this photo of the Tulip Nebula, an emission nebula whose shape resembles a flowering tulip.

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The Tulip Nebula is found in the Cygnus constellation about 6,000 light years from Earth.
The Tulip Nebula is found in the Cygnus constellation about 6,000 light years from Earth. (Bob Schiff)

DANVILLE, CA — Summer means beautiful flowers on the ground and in the sky. Danville resident Bob Schiff sent Patch a photo of the Tulip Nebula, an emission nebula whose shape resembles a flowering tulip. The Tulip Nebula is found in the Cygnus constellation about 6,000 light years from Earth.

Thank you for sharing, Bob! If you’d like to share any photos of life in or above Danville, email michael.wittner@patch.com.

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