Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Reflection Nebula M78

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 24, 2000 is “Reflection Nebula M78,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Sloan Digital Sky Survey Collaboration. The original explanation runs about 117 words.

Reflection Nebula M78
Credit: Sloan Digital Sky Survey Collaboration Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“An eerie blue glow and ominous columns of dark dust highlight M78, a bright reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion . The dust not only absorbs light, but also reflects the light of several bright blue stars that formed recently in the nebula.”

— APOD editors, April 24, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 24, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Sloan Digital Sky Survey Collaboration
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 117 words

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