Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 15, 2006

An Orion Deep Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 2006 is “An Orion Deep Field,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 185 words.

From the explanation

“Adrift 1,500 light-years away in one of the night sky’s most recognizable constellations , the glowing Orion Nebula and the dark Horsehead Nebula are contrasting cosmic vistas.”

— APOD editors, October 15, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 15, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 185 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 15, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-october-15-an-orion-deep-field

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