Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 17, 2012

IC 2118: The Witch Head Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 17, 2012 is “IC 2118: The Witch Head Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gimmi Ratto & Davide Bardini ( Collecting Photons )). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble — maybe Macbeth should have consulted the Witch Head Nebula. This suggestively shaped reflection nebula is associated with the bright star Rigel in the constellation Orion .”

— APOD editors, January 17, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 17, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gimmi Ratto & Davide Bardini ( Collecting Photons )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 17, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-january-17-ic-2118-the-witch-head-nebula

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