Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Arcs and Jets in Herbig-Haro 34

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 29, 1999 is “Arcs and Jets in Herbig-Haro 34,” an image. It is credited to Credit: FORS Team, 8.2-meter VLT, ESO. The original explanation runs about 113 words.

Arcs and Jets in Herbig-Haro 34
Credit: FORS Team, 8.2-meter VLT, ESO Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Some features of HH-34 are understood — some are not. At the core of Herbig-Haro 34 lies a seemingly typical young star.”

— APOD editors, November 29, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 29, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: FORS Team, 8.2-meter VLT, ESO
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 113 words

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