Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 28, 2001

Starlight Reflections

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 28, 2001 is “Starlight Reflections,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Interstellar dust grains often find themselves in a reflective “mood”. Near a bright star, clouds of these dust particles scatter short wavelengths of visible starlight more readily than long wavelengths, producing lovely blue reflection nebulae.”

— APOD editors, December 28, 2001

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At a glance

Date: December 28, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 28, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-december-28-starlight-reflections

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