Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 14, 1996

NGC 2237: The Rosette Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 14, 1996 is “NGC 2237: The Rosette Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: The Electronic Universe Project. The original explanation runs about 91 words.

From the explanation

“Would the Rosette nebula by any other name look as sweet ? The bland New General Catalog designation of NGC 2237 doesn’t appear to diminish the appearance of the this flowery emission nebula .”

— APOD editors, February 14, 1996

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At a glance

Date: February 14, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: The Electronic Universe Project
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 91 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 14, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-february-14-ngc-2237-the-rosette-nebula

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