Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 28, 2003

Fox Fur, the Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2003 is “Fox Fur, the Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“Glowing hydrogen gas fills this gorgeously detailed sky view centered on the variable star S Mon in the faint but fanciful constellation Monoceros , the Unicorn.”

— APOD editors, February 28, 2003

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At a glance

Date: February 28, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 28, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-february-28-fox-fur-the-unicorn-and-a-christmas-tree

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