Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Planetary Nebula Show
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 14, 2003 is “The Planetary Nebula Show,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , NSF. The original explanation runs about 160 words.
From the explanation
“What do the Owl, the Cat’s Eye, the Ghost of Jupiter, and Saturn have in common? They’re all planetary nebulae of course, glowing gaseous shrouds shed by dying sun-like stars as they run out of nuclear fuel.”
— APOD editors, June 14, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 14, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Courtesy Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , NSF
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 160 words