Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 14, 2011

The Rosette Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 14, 2011 is “The Rosette Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Brian Lula). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“Would the Rosette Nebula by any other name look as sweet ? The bland New General Catalog designation of NGC 2237 doesn’t appear to diminish the appearance of this flowery emission nebula .”

— APOD editors, February 14, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 14, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Brian Lula
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 14, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-february-14-the-rosette-nebula

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