Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 22, 2001

NGC 1977: Blue Reflection Nebula in Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 22, 2001 is “NGC 1977: Blue Reflection Nebula in Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Malin ( AAO ), AATB). The original explanation runs about 81 words.

From the explanation

“The Orion Nebula is visible to the unaided eye as a fuzzy patch near the famous belt of three stars in the <a Orion . The above picture captures a part of the Orion Nebula that primarily reflects light from bright Orion stars .”

— APOD editors, July 22, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 22, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: David Malin ( AAO ), AATB
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 81 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 22, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-july-22-ngc-1977-blue-reflection-nebula-in-orion

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