Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 28, 2006

The Flaming Star Nebula from CFHT

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2006 is “The Flaming Star Nebula from CFHT,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Rippling dust and gas lanes give the Flaming Star Nebula its name. The red and purple colors of the nebula are present in different regions and are created by different processes.”

— APOD editors, February 28, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 28, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 28, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-february-28-the-flaming-star-nebula-from-cfht

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