Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Dusty NGC 1333

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 2006 is “Dusty NGC 1333,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Visible Image (w/rollover) – Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders ) Infrared Image – R. A. Gutermuth ( Harvard-Smithsonian CfA ) et al. JPL-Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 145 words.

Dusty NGC 1333
Credit: Visible Image (w/rollover) – Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders ) Infrared Image – R. A. Gutermuth ( Harvard-Smithsonian CfA ) et al. JPL-Caltech , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Dusty NGC 1333 is seen in visible light as a reflection nebula , dominated by bluish hues characteristic of starlight reflected by dust. But at longer infrared wavelengths, the interstellar dust itself glows.”

— APOD editors, October 6, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 6, 2006
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Visible Image (w/rollover) – Steve Cannistra ( StarryWonders ) Infrared Image – R. A. Gutermuth ( Harvard-Smithsonian CfA ) et al. JPL-Caltech , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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