Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 25, 2003

Dumbbell Nebula Halo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 2003 is “Dumbbell Nebula Halo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“In 1764, French astronomer Charles Messier sighted this gorgeous cosmic cloud which he described as an oval nebula without stars.”

— APOD editors, July 25, 2003

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At a glance

Date: July 25, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 25, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-july-25-dumbbell-nebula-halo

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