Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 3242: The 'Ghost of Jupiter' Planetary Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 1997 is “NGC 3242: The 'Ghost of Jupiter' Planetary Nebula,” an image. It is credited to NGC 3242: The ‘Ghost of Jupiter’ Planetary Nebula Credit: B. Balick (U. Washington) et al., WFPC2, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 135 words.
From the explanation
“Explanation : It’s a weed , it’s Jupiter , no it’s – actually planetary nebula NGC 3242. After a star like our Sun completes fusion in its core, it throws off its outer layers it a striking display called a planetary nebula.”
— APOD editors, March 31, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 31, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NGC 3242: The ‘Ghost of Jupiter’ Planetary Nebula Credit: B. Balick (U. Washington) 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 135 words