Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Blue Stars and Red Pillars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 18, 1997 is “Blue Stars and Red Pillars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. Challis (CfA), Whipple Obs., 1.2 m Telescope. The original explanation runs about 146 words.
From the explanation
“Bright blue stars are still forming in the red pillars of the Eagle Nebula. Made famous by a picture from the Hubble Space Telescope in 1995, the Eagle Nebula shows the dramatic process of star formation.”
— APOD editors, July 18, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 18, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: P. Challis (CfA), Whipple Obs., 1.2 m Telescope
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 146 words