Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 21, 2012

WR 134 Ring Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 21, 2012 is “WR 134 Ring Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“Made with narrow and broad band filters , this colorful cosmic snap shot covers a field of view about the size of the full Moon within the boundaries of the constellation Cygnus. It highlights the bright edge of a ring-like nebula traced by the glow of ionized hydrogen and oxygen gas.”

— APOD editors, June 21, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 21, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 21, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-june-21-wr-134-ring-nebula

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