Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 3, 2001

The Planetary Nebula Show

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 3, 2001 is “The Planetary Nebula Show,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , NSF. The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“What do the Owl, the Cat’s Eye, the Ghost of Jupiter, and Saturn have in common? ), glowing gaseous shrouds shed by dying sun-like stars as they run out of nuclear fuel.”

— APOD editors, October 3, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 3, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Courtesy Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , NSF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Jupiter Saturn Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 3, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-october-3-the-planetary-nebula-show

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