Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Ring

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 1999 is “The Ring,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

The Ring
Credit: Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Except for the Rings of Saturn , The Ring Nebula (M57) is probably the most famous celestial band.”

— APOD editors, January 7, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 7, 1999
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 141 words

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