Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 22, 1999

Halos Around the Ring Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 22, 1999 is “Halos Around the Ring Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Subaru 8.3-m Telescope, NAOJ. The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happened to the Ring Nebula? The familiar Ring that can be seen with a small back-yard telescope takes on a new look when viewed in dim light.”

— APOD editors, September 22, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 22, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: 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 126 words

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Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 22, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-september-22-halos-around-the-ring-nebula

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