Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
McNeil's Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 2004 is “McNeil's Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , AURA , NSF. The original explanation runs about 171 words.
From the explanation
“It was a clear, cold western Kentucky night on January 23rd as seasoned amateur astronomer Jay McNeil tried out his recently acquired 3-inch refracting telescope by imaging the area around a familiar object, the M78 reflection nebula in Orion.”
— APOD editors, February 19, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 19, 2004
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , AURA , NSF
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 171 words