Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Great Carina Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2011 is “The Great Carina Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler (Processing), Ryan Hannahoe (Acquisition) Additional data from the ESO /Danish 1.5m telescope at La Silla , Chile (R.Gendler, J.-E.Ovaldsen, C.Thöne, C.Feron).). The original explanation runs about 175 words.
From the explanation
“A jewel of the southern sky , the Great Carina Nebula , also known as NGC 3372, spans over 300 light-years, one of our galaxy’s largest star forming regions.”
— APOD editors, June 9, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 9, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler (Processing), Ryan Hannahoe (Acquisition) Additional data from the ESO /Danish 1.5m telescope at La Silla , Chile (R.Gendler, J.-E.Ovaldsen, C.Thöne, C.Feron).
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 175 words