Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
CG4: A Ruptured Cometary Globule
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 5, 1995 is “CG4: A Ruptured Cometary Globule,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 113 words.
From the explanation
“The odd looking “creature” to the right of center in the above photo is a gas cloud known as a cometary globule. This globule, however, has ruptured.”
— APOD editors, October 5, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 5, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 113 words