Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Star EGGs in the Eagle Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 22, 2006 is “Star EGGs in the Eagle Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Hester & P. Scowen ( Arizona State U. ), HST , NASA. The original explanation runs about 105 words.
From the explanation
“Where do stars form? One place, star forming regions known as “EGGs”, are uncovered at the end of this giant pillar of gas and dust in the Eagle Nebula ( M 16).”
— APOD editors, October 22, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 22, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: J. Hester & P. Scowen ( Arizona State U. ), HST , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 105 words