Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Shells in the Egg Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 20, 1997 is “Shells in the Egg Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: R. Thompson (U. Arizona) et al., NICMOS, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 182 words.
From the explanation
“The Egg Nebula is taking a beating. Like a baby chick pecking its way out of an egg, the star in the center of the Egg Nebula is casting away shells of gas and dust as it slowly transforms itself into a white dwarf star .”
— APOD editors, May 20, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 20, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: R. Thompson (U. Arizona) et al., NICMOS, HST, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 182 words