Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 6, 2004

N11: A Giant Ring of Emission Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 2004 is “N11: A Giant Ring of Emission Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: C. Smith & S. Points , CTIO , AURA , NOAO , NSF). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“How did this unusually large nebula form? One of the largest nebulas yet detected is actually a complex ring of emission nebulas connected by glowing filaments.”

— APOD editors, October 6, 2004

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At a glance

Date: October 6, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: C. Smith & S. Points , CTIO , AURA , NOAO , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 6, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-october-6-n11-a-giant-ring-of-emission-nebulas

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