Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 15, 2003

A Crescent Nebula Star Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 2003 is “A Crescent Nebula Star Field,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: T. A. Rector ( NRAO ), NOAO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“What caused the Crescent Nebula ? Looking like an emerging space cocoon , the Crescent Nebula, visible on the right, was created by the brightest star in its center.”

— APOD editors, April 15, 2003

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At a glance

Date: April 15, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: T. A. Rector ( NRAO ), NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 15, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-april-15-a-crescent-nebula-star-field

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