Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
X-Rays from the Cat's Eye Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 4, 2008 is “X-Rays from the Cat's Eye Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: X-ray: NASA / CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/STScI. The original explanation runs about 180 words.
From the explanation
“Haunting patterns within planetary nebula NGC 6543 readily suggest its popular moniker — the Cat’s Eye nebula.”
— APOD editors, August 4, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 4, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: X-ray: NASA / CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/STScI
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 180 words