Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Sculpting the South Pillar
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 2, 2005 is “Sculpting the South Pillar,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Nathan Smith ( Univ. of Colorado ), et al ., SSC , JPL , Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.
From the explanation
“Eta Carinae , one of the most massive and unstable stars in the Milky Way Galaxy, has a profound effect on its environment.”
— APOD editors, June 2, 2005
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 2, 2005
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Nathan Smith ( Univ. of Colorado ), et al ., SSC , JPL , Caltech , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 141 words