Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 11, 1996

The Snake Nebula in Ophiuchus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 1996 is “The Snake Nebula in Ophiuchus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: B. Wallis and R. Provin). The original explanation runs about 87 words.

From the explanation

“What slithers there? The dark curly lanes visible in part of the constellation Ophiuchus belong to the Snake Nebula.”

— APOD editors, August 11, 1996

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At a glance

Date: August 11, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: B. Wallis and R. Provin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 87 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 11, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-august-11-the-snake-nebula-in-ophiuchus

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