Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 2011 is “The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team. The original explanation runs about 150 words.
From the explanation
“Few butterflies have a wingspan this big. The bright clusters and nebulae of planet Earth’s night sky are often named for flowers or insects , and NGC 6302 is no exception.”
— APOD editors, November 13, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 13, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 150 words