Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 14, 2009

Elusive Jellyfish Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 14, 2009 is “Elusive Jellyfish Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gerhard Bachmayer). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“Normally faint and elusive, the Jellyfish Nebula is caught in this alluring wide-field telescopic view. Flanked by two yellow-tinted stars, Mu and Eta Geminorum, at the foot of a celestial twin , the Jellyfish Nebula is the brighter arcing ridge of emission with dangling tentacles right of center.”

— APOD editors, May 14, 2009

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At a glance

Date: May 14, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gerhard Bachmayer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 14, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-may-14-elusive-jellyfish-nebula

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