Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 4, 2004

M57: The Ring Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 2004 is “M57: The Ring Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: H. Bond et al., Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), NASA. The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Except for the rings of Saturn , the Ring Nebula (M57) is probably the most famous celestial band.”

— APOD editors, July 4, 2004

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At a glance

Date: July 4, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: H. Bond et al., Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 4, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-july-4-m57-the-ring-nebula

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