Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 11, 2008

The Cosmic Web of the Tarantula Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 11, 2008 is “The Cosmic Web of the Tarantula Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Joseph Brimacombe). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“First cataloged as a star, 30 Doradus is actually an immense star forming region in nearby galaxy The Large Magellanic Cloud .”

— APOD editors, November 11, 2008

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At a glance

Date: November 11, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Joseph Brimacombe
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 11, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-november-11-the-cosmic-web-of-the-tarantula-nebula

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