Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 2, 1997

Bubbles and Arcs in NGC 2359

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 2, 1997 is “Bubbles and Arcs in NGC 2359,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: P. Berlind & P. Challis (CfA), 1.2-m Telescope, Whipple Obs.). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : What caused the bubbles and arcs in NGC 2359? The main suspect is the Wolf-Rayet star in the center of one of the bubbles – visible slightly below and to the right of the center of the above photograph .”

— APOD editors, January 2, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 2, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: P. Berlind & P. Challis (CfA), 1.2-m Telescope, Whipple Obs.
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 2, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-january-02-bubbles-and-arcs-in-ngc-2359

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