Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
New Stars Destroying NGC 1748
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2001 is “New Stars Destroying NGC 1748,” an image. It is credited to Credit: M. Heydari-Malayeri ( Obs. Paris ) et al., HST , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 162 words.
From the explanation
“NGC 1748 cannot contain all the new stars it has formed. The young stars, the most massive of which are bright blue , emit so much energy they are pushing out and dispersing the gas and dust that comprise this star forming nebula .”
— APOD editors, April 3, 2001
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 3, 2001
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: M. Heydari-Malayeri ( Obs. Paris ) et al., HST , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 162 words