Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 13, 2003

The Horsehead Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 2003 is “The Horsehead Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Nigel Sharp ( NOAO ), KPNO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“One of the most identifiable nebulae in the sky, the Horsehead Nebula in Orion , is part of a large, dark, molecular cloud . Also known as Barnard 33, the unusual shape was first discovered on a photographic plate in the late 1800s.”

— APOD editors, July 13, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 13, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Nigel Sharp ( NOAO ), KPNO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 13, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-july-13-the-horsehead-nebula

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