Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 20, 2002

Colorful Clouds of Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 2002 is “Colorful Clouds of Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“Revisiting one of the most famous nebulae in planet Earth’s night sky, astrophotographer Robert Gendler has constructed this stunning, color-enhanced mosaic of the region surrounding the Great Nebula in Orion .”

— APOD editors, December 20, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 20, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 20, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-december-20-colorful-clouds-of-orion

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