Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Planetary Nebula NGC 2440

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 15, 2007 is “Planetary Nebula NGC 2440,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , K. Noll ( STScI ) Acknowledgment: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

Planetary Nebula NGC 2440
Credit: NASA , ESA , K. Noll ( STScI ) Acknowledgment: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Planetary nebula NGC 2440 has an intriguing bow-tie shape in this stunning view from space. The nebula is composed of material cast off by a dying sun-like star as it enters its white dwarf phase of evolution.”

— APOD editors, February 15, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 15, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA , ESA , K. Noll ( STScI ) Acknowledgment: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA )
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 141 words

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Nebulae

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