Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 12, 2009

Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) and Planetary Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 12, 2009 is “Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) and Planetary Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo , Ray Gralak). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“At the right, Thor’s Helmet (NGC 2359) seems to gaze across a lovely star field. 5 degrees or 3 full moons toward the constellation Canis Major .”

— APOD editors, March 12, 2009

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At a glance

Date: March 12, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo , Ray Gralak
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 12, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-march-12-thors-helmet-ngc-2359-and-planetary-nebula

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