Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 27, 2008

The Eagle Nebula in Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Sulfur

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2008 is “The Eagle Nebula in Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Sulfur,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: IAC , Daniel Lopez). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“Bright blue stars are still forming in the dark pillar s of the Eagle Nebula . Made famous by a picture from the Hubble Space Telescope in 1995, the Eagle Nebula shows the dramatic process of star formation.”

— APOD editors, February 27, 2008

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At a glance

Date: February 27, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: IAC , Daniel Lopez
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 27, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-february-27-the-eagle-nebula-in-hydrogen-oxygen-and-sulfur

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