Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 12, 2003

In the Vicinity of the Cone Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 12, 2003 is “In the Vicinity of the Cone Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: T. A. Rector ( NRAO ), NOAO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Strange shapes and textures can be found in neighborhood of the Cone Nebula . The unusual shapes originate from fine interstellar dust reacting in complex ways with the energetic light and hot gas being expelled by the young stars.”

— APOD editors, May 12, 2003

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At a glance

Date: May 12, 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 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 12, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-may-12-in-the-vicinity-of-the-cone-nebula

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