Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 21, 2006

Wisps Surrounding the Horsehead Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 21, 2006 is “Wisps Surrounding the Horsehead Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Star Shadows Remote Observatory). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“The famous Horsehead Nebula in Orion is not alone. A deep exposure shows that the dark familiar shaped indentation, visible just below center, is part of a vast complex of absorbing dust and glowing gas .”

— APOD editors, February 21, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 21, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Star Shadows Remote Observatory
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 21, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-february-21-wisps-surrounding-the-horsehead-nebula

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