Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 20, 2007

Reflections on the 1970s

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 2007 is “Reflections on the 1970s,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 184 words.

From the explanation

“The 1970s are sometimes ignored by astronomers. In particular, this beautiful grouping of reflection nebulae in Orion – NGC 1977, NGC 1975, and NGC 1973 – are usually overlooked in favor of the substantial glow from the nearby stellar nursery better known as the Orion Nebula .”

— APOD editors, December 20, 2007

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At a glance

Date: December 20, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 184 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 20, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-december-20-reflections-on-the-1970s

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