Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 27, 2011

Hidden Treasures of M78

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2011 is “Hidden Treasures of M78,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ESO / Igor Chekalin. The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“M78 isn’t really hiding in planet Earth’s night sky. About 1,600 light-years away and nestled in the nebula rich constellation Orion , the large, bright, reflection nebula is well-known to telescopic skygazers.”

— APOD editors, January 27, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 27, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: ESO / Igor Chekalin
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 27, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-27-hidden-treasures-of-m78

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