Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Close-Up of the Bubble Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 18, 1998 is “Close-Up of the Bubble Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

Close-Up of the Bubble Nebula
Credit: Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It’s the bubble versus the cloud. NGC 7635, the Bubble Nebula , is being pushed out by the stellar wind of massive central star BD+602522.”

— APOD editors, November 18, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 18, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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