Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Evaporating Blobs of the Carina Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 23, 2012 is “Evaporating Blobs of the Carina Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA/Hubble , NASA. The original explanation runs about 131 words.
From the explanation
“No, they are not alive — but they are dying. The unusual blobs found in the Carina nebula , some of which are seen floating on the upper right, might best be described as evaporating .”
— APOD editors, April 23, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 23, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: ESA/Hubble , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 131 words