Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 4, 2003

Wisps of the Veil Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2003 is “Wisps of the Veil Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Astropix.com )). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“These wisps of gas are all that remain visible of a Milky Way star. Many thousands of years ago that star exploded in a supernova leaving the Veil Nebula , pictured above .”

— APOD editors, February 4, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 4, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Astropix.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Topics in this entry

The Moon The Milky Way Nebulae Supernovae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 4, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-february-4-wisps-of-the-veil-nebula

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