Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 16, 2003

A Tale of Two Nebulae

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 16, 2003 is “A Tale of Two Nebulae,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Brian Lula). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“This colorful telescopic view towards the northern constellation Lyra reveals dim outer regions around M57, popularly known as the Ring Nebula . While modern astronomers still refer to M57 as a planetary nebula, at one light-year across M57 is not a planet but the gaseous shroud of a dying sun-like star.”

— APOD editors, May 16, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 16, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Brian Lula
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 16, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-may-16-a-tale-of-two-nebulae

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