Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Orion Nebula in Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Sulfur
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 2004 is “Orion Nebula in Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Sulfur,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: WFI , MPG/ESO 2.2-m Telescope , La Silla , ESO). The original explanation runs about 144 words.
From the explanation
“The Great Nebula in Orion , an immense , nearby starbirth region, is arguably the most famous of all astronomical nebulae. The Orion Nebula , also known as M42, is shown above through ultraviolet and blue filters augmented with three exact colors specifically emitted by hydrogen , oxygen , and sulfur .”
— APOD editors, July 13, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 13, 2004
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: WFI , MPG/ESO 2.2-m Telescope , La Silla , ESO
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 144 words