Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 15, 2010

The Elusive Jellyfish Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 15, 2010 is “The Elusive Jellyfish Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke). The original explanation runs about 178 words.

From the explanation

“Normally faint and elusive, the Jellyfish Nebula is caught in this alluring, false-color , telescopic view. Flanked by two bright stars, Mu and Eta Geminorum, at the foot of a celestial twin , the Jellyfish Nebula is the brighter arcing ridge of emission with dangling tentacles below and right of center.”

— APOD editors, May 15, 2010

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At a glance

Date: May 15, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 178 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 15, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-may-15-the-elusive-jellyfish-nebula

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