Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 11, 2011

NGC 7635: The Bubble Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 11, 2011 is “NGC 7635: The Bubble Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Larry Van Vleet). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“It’s the bubble versus the cloud. NGC 7635, the Bubble Nebula , is being pushed out by the stellar wind of massive central star BD+602522 .”

— APOD editors, October 11, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 11, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Larry Van Vleet
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 11, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-october-11-ngc-7635-the-bubble-nebula

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