Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 1998

The Witch Head Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 1998 is “The Witch Head Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: G. Greaney). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble … Maybe Macbeth should have consulted the Witch Head Nebula . This suggestively shaped reflection nebula is associated with the bright star Rigel in the constellation Orion .”

— APOD editors, February 9, 1998

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At a glance

Date: February 9, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: G. Greaney
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 9, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-february-09-the-witch-head-nebula

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