Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 8, 2006

Horse Head Shaped Reflection Nebula IC 4592

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 8, 2006 is “Horse Head Shaped Reflection Nebula IC 4592,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jim Misti and Steve Mazlin , (acquisition), Robert Gendler (processing)). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Do you see the horse’s head? What you are seeing is not the famous Horsehead nebula toward Orion but rather a fainter nebula that only takes on a familiar form with deeper imaging.”

— APOD editors, August 8, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 8, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jim Misti and Steve Mazlin , (acquisition), Robert Gendler (processing)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 8, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-august-8-horse-head-shaped-reflection-nebula-ic-4592

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