Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 9, 2002

The Snake Nebula from CFHT

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2002 is “The Snake Nebula from CFHT,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“What slithers overhead? The dark winding lanes visible in part of the constellation of Ophiuchus belong to the Snake Nebula .”

— APOD editors, April 9, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 9, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 9, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-april-9-the-snake-nebula-from-cfht

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