Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M42: A Mosaic of Orion's Great Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 11, 1997 is “M42: A Mosaic of Orion's Great Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: C. O’Dell and S. Wong (Rice U.), NASA. The original explanation runs about 148 words.

M42: A Mosaic of Orion's Great Nebula
Credit: C. O’Dell and S. Wong (Rice U.), NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Great Nebula in Orion , an immense, nearby starbirth region, is probably the most famous of all astronomical nebulae. 5 light years of the nebula and illustrate its diverse nature.”

— APOD editors, May 11, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 11, 1997
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: C. O’Dell and S. Wong (Rice U.), NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 148 words

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