Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Portrait of NGC 281
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 2011 is “Portrait of NGC 281,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: J-P Metsävainio ( Astro Anarchy )). The original explanation runs about 146 words.
From the explanation
“Look through the cosmic cloud cataloged as NGC 281 and it’s almost easy to miss stars of open cluster IC 1590 . But, formed within the nebula , that cluster’s young, massive stars ultimately power the pervasive nebular glow .”
— APOD editors, August 25, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 25, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: J-P Metsävainio ( Astro Anarchy )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 146 words