Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 29, 2003

In the Center of the Rosette Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 29, 2003 is “In the Center of the Rosette Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: MegaPrime Camera , Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“In the heart of the Rosette Nebula lies a bright open cluster of stars that lights up the nebula. The stars of NGC 2244 formed from the surrounding gas only a few million years ago.”

— APOD editors, April 29, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 29, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: MegaPrime Camera , Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Nebulae Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 29, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-april-29-in-the-center-of-the-rosette-nebula

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