Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 1977: Blue Reflection Nebula in Orion
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 1996 is “NGC 1977: Blue Reflection Nebula in Orion,” 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 89 words.
From the explanation
“The Orion Nebula is visible to the unaided eye as a fuzzy patch near the famous belt of three stars in the constellation Orion. The above picture captures a part of the Orion Nebula that primarily reflects light from bright Orion stars.”
— APOD editors, March 20, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 20, 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 89 words