Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 30, 2007

Thor's Helmet from CFHT

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 30, 2007 is “Thor's Helmet from CFHT,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 2359 is a striking emission nebula with an impressive popular name – Thor’s Helmet Sure, its suggestive winged appearance might lead some to refer to it as the “ duck nebula”, but if you were a nebula which name would you choose?”

— APOD editors, January 30, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 30, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 30, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-january-30-thors-helmet-from-cfht

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