Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

CG4: A Ruptured Cometary Globule

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 1998 is “CG4: A Ruptured Cometary Globule,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), AATB). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

CG4: A Ruptured Cometary Globule
Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), AATB Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The odd looking “creature” to the right of center in the above photo is a gas cloud known as a cometary globule . This globule, however, has ruptured.”

— APOD editors, December 6, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 6, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), AATB
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 114 words

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