Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 25, 2006

M57: The Ring Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 25, 2006 is “M57: The Ring Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: H. Bond et al., Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), NASA. The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“It looked like a ring on the sky. Hundreds of years ago astronomers noticed a nebula with a most unusual shape.”

— APOD editors, June 25, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 25, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: H. Bond et al., Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words