Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 18, 2008

M78 and Reflecting Dust Clouds in Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2008 is “M78 and Reflecting Dust Clouds in Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“An eerie blue glow and ominous columns of dark dust highlight M78 and other bright reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion . The dark filamentary dust not only absorbs light, but also reflects the light of several bright blue stars that formed recently in the nebula.”

— APOD editors, March 18, 2008

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At a glance

Date: March 18, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 18, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-march-18-m78-and-reflecting-dust-clouds-in-orion

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