Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 6, 2010

Northern and Southern Owls

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2010 is “Northern and Southern Owls,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Captured in colorful telescopic portraits , two cosmic owls glare back toward planet Earth in this intriguing comparison of planetary nebulae . On the left is M97 in the constellation Ursa Major, also known in the northern hemisphere as the Owl Nebula.”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 6, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 6, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-may-6-northern-and-southern-owls

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