Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 26, 2010

Chasing Carina

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 2010 is “Chasing Carina,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“A jewel of the southern sky, the Great Carina Nebula , aka NGC 3372, spans over 300 light-years. Near the upper right of this expansive skyscape , it is much larger than the more northerly Orion Nebula .”

— APOD editors, February 26, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 26, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 26, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-february-26-chasing-carina

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