Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Hydrogen Blob N88A in the Small Magellanic Cloud
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 1999 is “Hydrogen Blob N88A in the Small Magellanic Cloud,” an image. It is credited to Credit: M. Heydari-Malayeri (Paris Observatory) et al., WFPC2, HST, ESA, NASA. The original explanation runs about 120 words.
From the explanation
“The bright blob of hydrogen gas cataloged as N88A is seen at the right. It measures a mere 3 light years across.”
— APOD editors, July 29, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 29, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: M. Heydari-Malayeri (Paris Observatory) et al., WFPC2, HST, ESA, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 120 words