Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Eagle Nebula from Kitt Peak
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2012 is “The Eagle Nebula from Kitt Peak,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: T. A. Rector & B. A. Wolpa, NOAO , AURA. The original explanation runs about 157 words.
From the explanation
“From afar, the whole thing looks like an Eagle . A closer look at the Eagle Nebula , however, shows the bright region is actually a window into the center of a larger dark shell of dust .”
— APOD editors, April 16, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 16, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: T. A. Rector & B. A. Wolpa, NOAO , AURA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 157 words