Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 3, 2008

South of Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2008 is “South of Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“This tantalizing array of nebulae and stars can be found about 2 degrees south of the famous star-forming Orion Nebula. The region abounds with energetic young stars producing jets and outflows that push through the surrounding material at speeds of hundreds of kilometers per second .”

— APOD editors, April 3, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 3, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 3, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-april-3-south-of-orion

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