Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 3, 2002

Cone Nebula Close-Up

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 3, 2002 is “Cone Nebula Close-Up,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ACS Science & Engineering Team , NASA. The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Cones, pillars , and majestic flowing shapes abound in stellar nurseries where natal clouds of gas and dust are buffeted by energetic winds from newborn stars.”

— APOD editors, May 3, 2002

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At a glance

Date: May 3, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: ACS Science & Engineering Team , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 3, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-may-3-cone-nebula-close-up

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