Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Celebrating Hubble With NGC 6751
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2000 is “Celebrating Hubble With NGC 6751,” an image. It is credited to Credit: A. Hajian ( USNO ) et al., Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), NASA. The original explanation runs about 147 words.
From the explanation
“Planetary nebulae do look simple, round, and planet-like in small telescopes. But images from the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope have become well known for showing these fluorescent gas shrouds of dying Sun-like stars to possess a staggering variety of detailed symmetries and shapes.”
— APOD editors, April 7, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 7, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: A. Hajian ( USNO ) et al., Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 147 words