Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 6, 2006

NGC 6164: A Bipolar Emission Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2006 is “NGC 6164: A Bipolar Emission Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gemini Obs. , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“How did a star form this beautiful nebula? In the middle of emission nebula NGC 6164-5 is an unusually massive star nearing the end of its life.”

— APOD editors, June 6, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 6, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gemini Obs. , AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 6, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-june-6-ngc-6164-a-bipolar-emission-nebula

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