Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 15, 1999

Reflections Of Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 15, 1999 is “Reflections Of Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), AATB, ROE, UKS Telescope). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“The Orion Nebula and its surroundings present skygazers with a wondrous jumble of newborn stars, gas, and dust. Emission nebulae – glowing energized clouds of gas, and reflection nebulae – dust clouds shining by reflected starlight, abound at this photogenic cosmic location a mere 1,500 light-years or so away.”

— APOD editors, January 15, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 15, 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 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 15, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-january-15-reflections-of-orion

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