Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 19, 1999

The Horsehead Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 19, 1999 is “The Horsehead Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Nigel Sharp (NOAO), NSF; Copyright: AURA). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“One of the most identifiable nebulae in the sky, the Horsehead Nebula in Orion , is part of a large, dark, molecular cloud . Also known as Barnard 33, the unusual shape was first discovered on a photographic plate in the late 1800s.”

— APOD editors, May 19, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 19, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Nigel Sharp (NOAO), NSF; Copyright: AURA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 19, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-may-19-the-horsehead-nebula

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