Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Vicinity of the Cone Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 13, 2011 is “In the Vicinity of the Cone Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )). The original explanation runs about 162 words.
From the explanation
“Strange shapes and textures can be found in neighborhood of the Cone Nebula . The unusual shapes originate from fine interstellar dust reacting in complex ways with the energetic light and hot gas being expelled by the young stars.”
— APOD editors, December 13, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 13, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 162 words