Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Planetary Nebula NGC 2438

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2011 is “Planetary Nebula NGC 2438,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel López , IAC). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

Planetary Nebula NGC 2438
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel López , IAC Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“NGC 2438 is a planetary nebula , the gaseous shroud cast off by a dying sunlike star billions of years old whose central reservoir of hydrogen fuel has been exhausted. About 3,000 light-years distant it lies within the boundaries of the nautical constellation Puppis .”

— APOD editors, April 7, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 7, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel López , IAC
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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