Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 6, 2001

Hen 1357: New Born Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 2001 is “Hen 1357: New Born Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: M. Bobrowsky, NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“This Hubble Space Telescope snapshot shows Hen-1357, the youngest known planetary nebula . Graceful, gentle curves and symmetry suggest its popular name – The Stingray Nebula .”

— APOD editors, October 6, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 6, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: M. Bobrowsky, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 6, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-october-6-hen-1357-new-born-nebula

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