Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Cat's Eye Nebula from Hubble
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 24, 2011 is “The Cat's Eye Nebula from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , HEIC , and The Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ). The original explanation runs about 137 words.
From the explanation
“Staring across interstellar space, the alluring Cat’s Eye nebula lies three thousand light-years from Earth. A classic planetary nebula , the Cat’s Eye (NGC 6543) represents a final, brief yet glorious phase in the life of a sun-like star.”
— APOD editors, April 24, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 24, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA , ESA , HEIC , and The Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 137 words