Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 2008

Eta Carinae and the Homunculus Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2008 is “Eta Carinae and the Homunculus Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: N. Smith, J. A. Morse ( U. Colorado ) et al., NASA. The original explanation runs about 183 words.

From the explanation

“How did the star Eta Carinae create this unusual nebula? No one knows for sure.”

— APOD editors, June 17, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 17, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: N. Smith, J. A. Morse ( U. Colorado ) et al., NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 183 words