Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 24, 2011

HH-222: The Waterfall Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 2011 is “HH-222: The Waterfall Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Z. Levay ( STScI / AURA / NASA ), T.A. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage ) & H. Schweiker ( NOAO/AURA/NSF), KPNO, NOAO. The original explanation runs about 194 words.

From the explanation

“What created the Waterfall Nebula? No one knows.”

— APOD editors, October 24, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 24, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Z. Levay ( STScI / AURA / NASA ), T.A. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage ) & H. Schweiker ( NOAO/AURA/NSF), KPNO, NOAO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 194 words