Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 17, 2004

IC 1805: Light from the Heart

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 17, 2004 is “IC 1805: Light from the Heart,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Richard Crisp). The original explanation runs about 195 words.

From the explanation

“Sprawling across hundreds of light-years, emission nebula IC 1805 is a mix of glowing interstellar gas and dark dust clouds. Only about 7,500 light-years away, stars were born in this region whose nickname – the Heart Nebula – derives from its suggestive shape (seen here sideways).”

— APOD editors, September 17, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 17, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Richard Crisp
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 195 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 17, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-september-17-ic-1805-light-from-the-heart

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