Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 14, 2003

The Heart in NGC 346

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 14, 2003 is “The Heart in NGC 346,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Y.Nazé ( Université de Liège ) et al., CXC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day (!) and looking toward star cluster NGC 346 in our neighboring galaxy the Small Magellanic Cloud , astronomers have noted this heart-shaped cloud of hot, x-ray emitting gas in the cluster’s central region.”

— APOD editors, February 14, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 14, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Y.Nazé ( Université de Liège ) et al., CXC , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 14, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-february-14-the-heart-in-ngc-346

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