Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Emerging Planetary Nebula CRL 618
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 6, 2000 is “Emerging Planetary Nebula CRL 618,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Susan R. Trammell ( UNC Charlotte ) et al., ESAIC , HST , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.
From the explanation
“CRL 618 may look to some like an Olympian declaring victory. Only a few hundred years ago, however, CRL 618 appeared as a relatively modest red giant star .”
— APOD editors, September 6, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 6, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Susan R. Trammell ( UNC Charlotte ) et al., ESAIC , HST , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 140 words