Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 16, 2006

Eta and Keyhole in the Carina Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 16, 2006 is “Eta and Keyhole in the Carina Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Brad Moore). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“South is toward the top in this colorful close-up view of the Great Carina Nebula (NGC 3372), famous star-forming region of the southern sky.”

— APOD editors, March 16, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 16, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Brad Moore
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 16, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-march-16-eta-and-keyhole-in-the-carina-nebula

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