Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 12, 1998

The Keyhole Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 1998 is “The Keyhole Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: NOAO; Copyright: AURA, all rights reserved.). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“The dark dusty Keyhole Nebula gets its name from its unusual shape. Officially designated NGC 3324, the Keyhole Nebula is a smaller region superposed on the larger Eta Carina Nebula .”

— APOD editors, January 12, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 12, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NOAO; Copyright: AURA, all rights reserved.
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 12, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-january-12-the-keyhole-nebula

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