Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 7380: The Wizard Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 2, 2011 is “NGC 7380: The Wizard Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rolf Geissinger). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

NGC 7380: The Wizard Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rolf Geissinger Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What powers are being wielded in the Wizard Nebula? Gravitation strong enough to form stars, and stellar wind s and radiations powerful enough to create and dissolve towers of gas .”

— APOD editors, November 2, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 2, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rolf Geissinger
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 143 words

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Source

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