Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 30, 2001

The Orion Nebula from VLT

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 30, 2001 is “The Orion Nebula from VLT,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mark McCaughrean ( AI Potsdam ) et al., ISAAC , VLT ANTU , ESO. The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“The Great Nebula in Orion is a colorful place. Visible to the unaided eye, it appears as a small fuzzy patch in the constellation of Orion .”

— APOD editors, January 30, 2001

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At a glance

Date: January 30, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mark McCaughrean ( AI Potsdam ) et al., ISAAC , VLT ANTU , ESO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 30, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-january-30-the-orion-nebula-from-vlt

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