Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Halo of the Cat's Eye
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 4, 2002 is “Halo of the Cat's Eye,” an image. It is credited to Credit: R. Corradi ( Isaac Newton Group ), D. Goncalves ( Inst. Astrofisica de Canarias ). The original explanation runs about 164 words.
From the explanation
“The Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is one of the best known planetary nebulae in the sky .”
— APOD editors, September 4, 2002
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 4, 2002
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: R. Corradi ( Isaac Newton Group ), D. Goncalves ( Inst. Astrofisica de Canarias )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 164 words