Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Trapezium: Teardrops in My Skies
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 16, 1997 is “Trapezium: Teardrops in My Skies,” an image. It is credited to Trapezium: Teardrops in My Skies Credit: D. Johnstone (CITA), J. Bally (U. Colorado) et al., WFPC2, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 123 words.
From the explanation
“Explanation : Sometimes the unexpected comes in a familiar shape. In this recently released picture , the seemingly familiar teardrop-shaped object just right of center is actually an unusually situated disk of gas and dust .”
— APOD editors, January 16, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 16, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Trapezium: Teardrops in My Skies Credit: D. Johnstone (CITA), J. Bally (U. Colorado) et al., WFPC2, HST, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 123 words