Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 17, 2001

The Carina Nebula in Three Colors

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2001 is “The Carina Nebula in Three Colors,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Nathan Smith ( University of Minnesota ), NOAO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Stars, like people, do not always go gentle into that good night . The above Carina Nebula , also known as the Keyhole Nebula and NGC 3372 , results from dying star Eta Carinae’s violently casting off dust and gas during its final centuries.”

— APOD editors, July 17, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 17, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Nathan Smith ( University of Minnesota ), NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 17, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-july-17-the-carina-nebula-in-three-colors

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