Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 2392 from the Newly Fixed Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2000 is “NGC 2392 from the Newly Fixed Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Andrew Fruchter ( STScI ) et al., WFPC2 , HST , NASA. The original explanation runs about 123 words.

NGC 2392
Credit: Andrew Fruchter ( STScI ) et al., WFPC2 , HST , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In 1787, astronomer William Herschel discovered NGC 2392 . From the ground, NGC 2392 resembles a person’s head surrounded by a parka hood.”

— APOD editors, January 24, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 24, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Andrew Fruchter ( STScI ) et al., WFPC2 , HST , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 123 words

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