Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 3, 1999

Orion's Horsehead Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 1999 is “Orion's Horsehead Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), AATB, ROE, UKS Telescope). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“The Horsehead Nebula is one of the most famous nebulae on the sky. It is visible as the black indentation to the red emission nebula seen just to the right of center of the above photograph.”

— APOD editors, January 3, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 3, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), AATB, ROE, UKS Telescope
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 3, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-january-03-orions-horsehead-nebula

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