Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 2, 2010

M78 and Reflecting Dust Clouds in Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 2, 2010 is “M78 and Reflecting Dust Clouds in Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ignacio de la Cueva Torregrosa). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“An eerie blue glow and ominous columns of dark dust highlight M78 and other bright reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion . The dark filamentary dust not only absorbs light, but also reflects the light of several bright blue stars that formed recently in the nebula.”

— APOD editors, March 2, 2010

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At a glance

Date: March 2, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ignacio de la Cueva Torregrosa
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 2, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-march-2-m78-and-reflecting-dust-clouds-in-orion

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