Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 16, 2011

The Tadpoles of IC 410

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2011 is “The Tadpoles of IC 410,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mark Hanson). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“This telescopic close-up shows off the otherwise faint emission nebula IC 410 in striking false-colors. It also features two remarkable inhabitants of the cosmic pond of gas and dust above and left of center, the tadpoles of IC 410.”

— APOD editors, April 16, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 16, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mark Hanson
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 16, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-april-16-the-tadpoles-of-ic-410

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