Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 14, 2012

The Rosette Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 14, 2012 is “The Rosette Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Brian Davis). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“The Rosette Nebula is not the only cosmic cloud of gas and dust to evoke the imagery of flowers — but it is the most famous.”

— APOD editors, February 14, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 14, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Brian Davis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 14, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-february-14-the-rosette-nebula

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