Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Toby Jug Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 5, 1996 is “The Toby Jug Nebula,” 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 85 words.
From the explanation
“Is the only thing unusual about this nebula its shape? Pictured above is the IC 2220 – the Toby Jug Nebula – a reflection nebula surrounding a normal red giant star.”
— APOD editors, January 5, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 5, 1996
- 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 85 words