Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 2, 2004

The Tarantula Nebula from Spitzer

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 2, 2004 is “The Tarantula Nebula from Spitzer,” an image. It is credited to Credit: B. Brandl ( Cornell & Leiden ) et al. , JPL , Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“In the heart of monstrous Tarantula Nebula lies one of the most unusual star clusters . Known as NGC 2070 or R136 , it is home to a great number of hot young stars .”

— APOD editors, February 2, 2004

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At a glance

Date: February 2, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: B. Brandl ( Cornell & Leiden ) et al. , JPL , Caltech , NASA
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Explanation length: About 137 words

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Nebulae Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 2, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-february-2-the-tarantula-nebula-from-spitzer

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