Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Center of NGC 6559
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 29, 2004 is “In the Center of NGC 6559,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , AURA , NSF. The original explanation runs about 111 words.
From the explanation
“Bright gas and dark dust permeate the space between stars in the center of a nebula known as NGC 6559 . The gas, primarily hydrogen , is responsible for the diffuse red glow of the emission nebula .”
— APOD editors, June 29, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 29, 2004
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- 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 111 words