Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 28, 2000

The Helix Nebula from CFHT

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 28, 2000 is “The Helix Nebula from CFHT,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT Staff ), CFH12K CCD Camera , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“One day our Sun may look like this. The Helix Nebula is the closest example of a planetary nebula created at the end of the life of a Sun-like star.”

— APOD editors, August 28, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 28, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT Staff ), CFH12K CCD Camera , CFHT
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 28, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-august-28-the-helix-nebula-from-cfht

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