Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 26, 2008

The Horsehead Nebula in Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 26, 2008 is “The Horsehead Nebula in Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“One of the most identifiable nebulae in the sky, the Horsehead Nebula in Orion , is part of a large, dark, molecular cloud . Also known as Barnard 33, the unusual shape was first discovered on a photographic plate in the late 1800s.”

— APOD editors, November 26, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 26, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 26, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-november-26-the-horsehead-nebula-in-orion

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