Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 29, 2009

Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 29, 2009 is “Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble — maybe Macbeth should have consulted the Witch Head Nebula. This suggestively shaped reflection nebula on the lower left is associated with the bright star Rigel , to its right, in the constellation Orion .”

— APOD editors, December 29, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 29, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 29, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-december-29-rigel-and-the-witch-head-nebula

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