Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 29, 2007

Cat's Eye Wide and Deep

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 29, 2007 is “Cat's Eye Wide and Deep,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“The Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is one of the best known planetary nebulae in the sky. Its more familiar outlines are seen in the brighter central region of this impressive wide-angle view .”

— APOD editors, June 29, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 29, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 29, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-june-29-cats-eye-wide-and-deep

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