Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 27, 2001

The Witch Head Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2001 is “The Witch Head Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gary Stevens). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble — maybe Macbeth should have consulted the Witch Head Nebula. This suggestively shaped reflection nebula is associated with the bright star Rigel in the constellation Orion .”

— APOD editors, February 27, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 27, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gary Stevens
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 27, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-february-27-the-witch-head-nebula

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