Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 10, 2006

Reflection Nebulas in Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 10, 2006 is “Reflection Nebulas in Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: T. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage ), H. Schweiker , NOAO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“In the vast Orion Molecular Cloud complex, several bright blue nebulas are particularly apparent. Pictured above are two of the most prominent reflection nebulas – dust clouds lit by the reflecting light of bright embedded stars.”

— APOD editors, October 10, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 10, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: T. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage ), H. Schweiker , NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 10, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-october-10-reflection-nebulas-in-orion

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