Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 26, 2009

Classic Orion Nebulae

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2009 is “Classic Orion Nebulae,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn ( Weather and Sky Photography )). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“The Great Nebula in Orion , also known as M42, is one of the most famous nebulae in the sky. The star forming region’s glowing gas clouds and hot young stars are near the center of this colorful deep sky image that includes the smaller nebula M43 and dusty, bluish reflection nebulae NGC 1977 and friends on the left.”

— APOD editors, August 26, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 26, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn ( Weather and Sky Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 26, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-august-26-classic-orion-nebulae

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