Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 29, 1999

The Witch Head Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 1999 is “The Witch Head Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: G. Greaney. The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble … Maybe Macbeth should have consulted the Witch Head Nebula . This suggestively shaped reflection nebula is associated with the bright star Rigel in the constellation Orion .”

— APOD editors, August 29, 1999

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At a glance

Date: August 29, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: G. Greaney
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 29, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-august-29-the-witch-head-nebula

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