Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 17, 2009

Bright Nebulae of M33

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 17, 2009 is “Bright Nebulae of M33,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright : Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“Gorgeous spiral galaxy M33 seems to have more than its fair share of bright emission nebulae.”

— APOD editors, October 17, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 17, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright : Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 17, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-october-17-bright-nebulae-in-m33

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