Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 11, 2000

The Rosette Nebula in Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Sulfur

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 2000 is “The Rosette Nebula in Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Sulfur,” an image. It is credited to Credit: T. A. Rector , B. Wolpa, M. Hanna ( AURA / NOAO / NSF ). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“The Rosette Nebula is a large emission nebula located 3000 light-years away. The great abundance of hydrogen gas gives NGC 2237 its red color in most photographs .”

— APOD editors, January 11, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 11, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: T. A. Rector , B. Wolpa, M. Hanna ( AURA / NOAO / NSF )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 11, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-january-11-the-rosette-nebula-in-hydrogen-oxygen-and-sulfur

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