Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 24, 2011

NGC 1999: South of Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2011 is “NGC 1999: South of Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“South of the large star-forming region known as the Orion Nebula, lies bright blue reflection nebula NGC 1999 . Also at the edge of the Orion molecular cloud complex some 1,500 light-years distant, NGC 1999’s illumination is provided by the embedded variable star V380 Orionis.”

— APOD editors, February 24, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 24, 2011
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 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 24, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-february-24-ngc-1999-south-of-orion

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