Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Center of the Trapezium
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 18, 1997 is “In the Center of the Trapezium,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Bally, D. Devine, & R. Sutherland, D. Johnson (CITA), HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 101 words.
From the explanation
“Start with the constellation of Orion. Below Orion ‘s belt is a fuzzy area known as the Great Nebula of Orion or M42.”
— APOD editors, November 18, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 18, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: J. Bally, D. Devine, & R. Sutherland, D. Johnson (CITA), HST, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 101 words