Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Trapezium: Teardrops in My Skies
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 1999 is “Trapezium: Teardrops in My Skies,” an image. It is credited to Credit: D. Johnstone (CITA), J. Bally (U. Colorado) et al., WFPC2, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 119 words.
From the explanation
“Sometimes the unexpected comes in a familiar shape. In this picture , the seemingly familiar teardrop-shaped object just right of center is actually an unusually situated disk of gas and dust .”
— APOD editors, February 28, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 28, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: D. Johnstone (CITA), J. Bally (U. Colorado) et al., WFPC2, HST, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 119 words