Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Carina Pillar and Jets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 1, 2009 is “Carina Pillar and Jets,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team. The original explanation runs about 128 words.

Carina Pillar and Jets
Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This cosmic pillar of gas and dust is nearly 2 light-years wide. The structure lies within one of our galaxy’s largest star forming regions, the Carina Nebula , shining in southern skies at a distance of about 7,500 light-years.”

— APOD editors, October 1, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 1, 2009
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 128 words

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