Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 25, 2011

IC 1805: The Heart Nebula in HDR

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 25, 2011 is “IC 1805: The Heart Nebula in HDR,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Verloop (Beursacademie)). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“What powers the Heart Nebula? The large emission nebula dubbed IC 1805 looks, in whole, like a human heart .”

— APOD editors, October 25, 2011

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At a glance

Date: October 25, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Verloop (Beursacademie)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 25, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-october-25-ic-1805-the-heart-nebula-in-hdr

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