Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Massive Star in NGC 6357
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 21, 2010 is “A Massive Star in NGC 6357,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA and J. M. Apellniz ( IAA , Spain). The original explanation runs about 139 words.
From the explanation
“For reasons unknown, NGC 6357 is forming some of the most massive stars ever discovered. One such massive star, near the center of NGC 6357 , is framed above carving out its own interstellar castle with its energetic light from surrounding gas and dust.”
— APOD editors, November 21, 2010
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 21, 2010
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA , ESA and J. M. Apellniz ( IAA , Spain)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 139 words