Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 1, 2000

The North America Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 2000 is “The North America Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jason Ware). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Here’s a familiar shape in an unfamiliar location! This emission nebula is famous partly because it resembles Earth’s continent of North America.”

— APOD editors, May 1, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 1, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jason Ware
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 1, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-may-01-the-north-america-nebula

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