Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 3, 1995

The Great Nebula in Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 1995 is “The Great Nebula in Orion,” an image. It is credited to NASA, Hubble Space Telescope. The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“The Great Nebula in Orion, M42, can be found on the night sky just below and to the left of the easily identifiable belt of three stars in the popular constellation Orion. This nebula is one of the closest stellar nurseries – where young stars are being formed even now.”

— APOD editors, July 3, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 3, 1995
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA, Hubble Space Telescope
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 3, 1995 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1995-july-03-the-great-nebula-in-orion

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