Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Flame Nebula Close-Up

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 26, 2010 is “Flame Nebula Close-Up,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

Flame Nebula Close-Up
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Of course, the Flame Nebula is not on fire. Also known as NGC 2024 , the nebula’s suggestive reddish color is due to the glow of hydrogen atoms at the edge of the giant Orion molecular cloud complex some 1,500 light-years away.”

— APOD editors, November 26, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 26, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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