Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Protoplanetary Survivors in Orion
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 4, 2001 is “Protoplanetary Survivors in Orion,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Bally ( U. Colorado ), H. Throop ( SwRI ), C.R. O’Dell ( Vanderbilt U. ), NASA. The original explanation runs about 158 words.
From the explanation
“The Orion Nebula is a nuturing stellar nursery filled with hot young stars and their natal clouds of gas and dust. But for planetary systems , the active star-forming region can present a hazardous and inhospitable birthplace.”
— APOD editors, May 4, 2001
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 4, 2001
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: J. Bally ( U. Colorado ), H. Throop ( SwRI ), C.R. O’Dell ( Vanderbilt U. ), NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 158 words