Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Great Carina Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2009 is “The Great Carina Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: European Southern Observatory. The original explanation runs about 144 words.
From the explanation
“A jewel of the southern sky , the Great Carina Nebula , aka NGC 3372, spans over 300 light-years, one of our Galaxy’s largest star forming regions.”
— APOD editors, February 16, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 16, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: European Southern Observatory
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 144 words