Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 24, 2009

The Bubble Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2009 is “The Bubble Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Kent Wood). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Blown by the wind from a massive star, this interstellar apparition has a surprisingly familiar shape . Cataloged as NGC 7635, it is also known simply as The Bubble Nebula .”

— APOD editors, January 24, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 24, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Kent Wood
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 24, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-january-24-the-bubble-nebula

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