Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 22, 2008

The Fox Fur Nebula from CFHT

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 22, 2008 is “The Fox Fur Nebula from CFHT,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“This interstellar beast is formed of cosmic dust and gas interacting with the energetic light and winds from hot young stars. The shape, visual texture, and color, combine to give the region the popular name Fox Fur Nebula .”

— APOD editors, April 22, 2008

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At a glance

Date: April 22, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 22, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-april-22-the-fox-fur-nebula-from-cfht

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