Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

X-ray Stars of Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 2007 is “X-ray Stars of Orion,” an image. It is credited to Credit: E.Feigelson & K.Getman ( PSU ) et al., CXO , NASA. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

X-ray Stars of Orion
Credit: E.Feigelson & K.Getman ( PSU ) et al., CXO , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The stars of Orion shine brightly in visible light in planet Earth’s night sky. The constellation harbors the closest large stellar nursery, the Great Nebula of Orion , a mere 1,500 light-years away.”

— APOD editors, October 6, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 6, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: E.Feigelson & K.Getman ( PSU ) et al., CXO , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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