Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 6, 2005

The Veil Nebula Unveiled

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2005 is “The Veil Nebula Unveiled,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mikael Svalgaard). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“These wisps of gas are all that remain visible of a Milky Way star. Many thousands of years ago that star exploded in a supernova leaving the Veil Nebula , pictured above .”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 6, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mikael Svalgaard
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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The Moon The Milky Way Nebulae Supernovae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 6, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-december-6-the-veil-nebula-unveiled

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