Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 4, 2005

M78: Stardust and Starlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 4, 2005 is “M78: Stardust and Starlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stephan Messner). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Interstellar dust clouds and bright nebulae abound in the fertile constellation of Orion . One of the brightest, M78 , is just below center in this sharp widefield view , covering an area north of Orion’s belt .”

— APOD editors, November 4, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 4, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stephan Messner
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 4, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-november-4-m78-stardust-and-starlight

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