Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Egg Nebula in Polarized Light
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2003 is “The Egg Nebula in Polarized Light,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), W. Sparks ( STScI ) & R. Sahai ( JPL ), NASA. The original explanation runs about 172 words.
From the explanation
“Where is the center of the unusual Egg Nebula ? Like a baby chick pecking its way out of an egg, the star in the center of the Egg Nebula is casting away shells of gas and dust as it slowly transforms itself into a white dwarf star.”
— APOD editors, April 9, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 9, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), W. Sparks ( STScI ) & R. Sahai ( JPL ), NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 172 words