Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Planetary Systems Now Forming in Orion
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 1996 is “Planetary Systems Now Forming in Orion,” an image. It is credited to Planetary Systems Now Forming in Orion Credit: C. R. O’Dell and S. K. Wong (Rice U.), WFPC2, HST, NASA,. The original explanation runs about 136 words.
From the explanation
“Explanation : How do planets form? Astronomers are finding out by studying one of the most interesting of all astronomical nebulae known, the Great Nebula in Orion .”
— APOD editors, December 7, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 7, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Planetary Systems Now Forming in Orion Credit: C. R. O’Dell and S. K. Wong (Rice U.), WFPC2, HST, NASA,
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 136 words