Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 21, 2003

The Reflecting Dust Clouds of Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 21, 2003 is “The Reflecting Dust Clouds of Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Daniel Verschatse ( Antilhue Obs. )). The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“In the vast Orion Molecular Cloud complex, several bright blue nebulas are particularly apparent. Pictured above are two of the most prominent reflection nebulas – dust clouds lit by the reflecting light of bright embedded stars.”

— APOD editors, January 21, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 21, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Daniel Verschatse ( Antilhue Obs. )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 21, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-january-21-the-reflecting-dust-clouds-of-orion

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