Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Tentacles of the Tarantula Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 28, 2004 is “Tentacles of the Tarantula Nebula,” 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 132 words.

Tentacles of the Tarantula Nebula
Credit & Copyright: WFI , MPG/ESO 2.2-m Telescope , La Silla , ESO Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Tarantula Nebula is a giant emission nebula within our neighboring galaxy the Large Magellanic Cloud . Inside this cosmic arachnid lies a huge central young cluster of massive stars, cataloged as R136 and partially visible on the upper right.”

— APOD editors, December 28, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 28, 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 132 words

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