Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Water in Orion
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 21, 1998 is “Water in Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 109 words.
From the explanation
“Is Orion all wet? Recent observations have confirmed that water molecules now exist in the famous Orion Nebula , and are still forming.”
— APOD editors, April 21, 1998
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 21, 1998
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 109 words