Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 21, 2010

Methuselah Nebula MWP1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 21, 2010 is “Methuselah Nebula MWP1,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“The lovely, symmetric planetary nebula cataloged as MWP1 lies some 4,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Cygnus the Swan. One of the largest planetary nebulae known, it spans about 15 light-years.”

— APOD editors, October 21, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 21, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 21, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-october-21-methuselah-nebula-mwp1

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