Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Center of the Heart Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 8, 2004 is “In the Center of the Heart Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope , J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.
From the explanation
“What powers the Heart Nebula? The large emission nebula dubbed IC 1805 looks, in whole, like a human heart .”
— APOD editors, December 8, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 8, 2004
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope , J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 152 words