Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 2, 1999

The Kleinmann-Low Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 2, 1999 is “The Kleinmann-Low Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: CISCO, Subaru 8.3-m Telescope, NAOJ. The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“The most active part of the Orion Nebular Cloud Complex is an area known as the Kleinmann-Low Nebula . There, a cluster of young and forming stars is embedded in a molecular cloud filled with dust .”

— APOD editors, March 2, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 2, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: CISCO, Subaru 8.3-m Telescope, NAOJ
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 2, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-march-02-the-kleinmann-low-nebula

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