Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Merope Reflection Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 11, 2007 is “The Merope Reflection Nebula,” 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 107 words.

The Merope Reflection Nebula
Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Reflection nebulas reflect light from a nearby star. Many small carbon grains in the nebula reflect the light.”

— APOD editors, June 11, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 11, 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 107 words

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Source

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