Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 19, 1999

NGC 3372: The Great Nebula in Carina

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 19, 1999 is “NGC 3372: The Great Nebula in Carina,” an image. It is credited to Credit: K. Weis & W. J. Duschl (ITA, U. Heidelberg). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“In one of the brightest parts of the Milky Way lies a nebula where some of the oddest things occur. NGC 3372, known as the Great Nebula in Carina , is home to massive stars and changing nebula.”

— APOD editors, July 19, 1999

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At a glance

Date: July 19, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: K. Weis & W. J. Duschl (ITA, U. Heidelberg)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 19, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-july-19-ngc-3372-the-great-nebula-in-carina

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