Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 23, 2009

Sharpless 308

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 23, 2009 is “Sharpless 308,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Blown by fast winds from a hot, massive star, this cosmic bubble is huge. Cataloged as Sharpless 308 it lies some 5,200 light-years away in the constellation Canis Major and covers over 2/3 degree on the sky (compared with 1/2 degree for the Full Moon).”

— APOD editors, April 23, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 23, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman
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, April 23, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-april-23-sharpless-308

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