Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 24, 2009

Barnard's Loop around the Horsehead Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2009 is “Barnard's Loop around the Horsehead Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Drew Sullivan ( Ancient Starlight )). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“Why is the Horsehead Nebula surrounded by a bubble? Although hard to make out, the famous Horsehead Nebula is the slight dark indentation in the bright streak just to the left of the image center.”

— APOD editors, February 24, 2009

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At a glance

Date: February 24, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Drew Sullivan ( Ancient Starlight )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 24, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-february-24-barnards-loop-around-the-horsehead-nebula

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