Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Cat's Eye Hubble Remix
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 22, 2008 is “Cat's Eye Hubble Remix,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Vicent Peris ( OAUV / PTeam ), MAST , STScI , AURA , NASA). The original explanation runs about 178 words.
From the explanation
“Staring across interstellar space, the alluring Cat’s Eye Nebula lies three thousand light-years from Earth. One of the most famous planetary nebulae in the sky, the Cat’s Eye (NGC 6543) is over half a light-year across and represents a final, brief yet glorious phase in the life of a sun-like star.”
— APOD editors, March 22, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 22, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Vicent Peris ( OAUV / PTeam ), MAST , STScI , AURA , NASA
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 178 words