Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Eagle EGGs in M16
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 12, 2001 is “Eagle EGGs in M16,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Hester & P. Scowen ( ASU ), HST , NASA. The original explanation runs about 99 words.
From the explanation
“Star forming regions known as “EGGs” are uncovered at the end of this giant pillar of gas and dust in the Eagle Nebula ( M 16). EGGs, short for evaporating gaseous globules , are dense regions of mostly molecular hydrogen gas that fragment and gravitationally collapse to form stars .”
— APOD editors, August 12, 2001
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 12, 2001
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: J. Hester & P. Scowen ( ASU ), HST , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 99 words