Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Dumbbell Nebula Close-Up from Hubble
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 11, 2003 is “Dumbbell Nebula Close-Up from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Credit: C. R. O’Dell ( Vanderbilt ) et al., Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.
From the explanation
“What causes unusual knots of gas and dust in planetary nebulas ? Seen previously in the Ring Nebula , the Helix Nebula , and NGC 2392 , the knots’ existence was not predicted previously and still not well understood.”
— APOD editors, February 11, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 11, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: C. R. O’Dell ( Vanderbilt ) et al., Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 139 words