Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Orion's Horsehead Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 25, 1995 is “Orion's Horsehead Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Photograph made from plates taken with the UK Schmidt Telescope. Color photography by David Malin. Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 158 words.
From the explanation
“The black indentation to the red emission nebula seen just to the right of center of the above photograph is one of the most famous features in any nebulae on the sky. Because of its shape, it is known as the Horsehead Nebula .”
— APOD editors, September 25, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 25, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Photograph made from plates taken with the UK Schmidt Telescope. Color photography by David Malin. Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 158 words