Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 4, 2012

The Bubble Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 4, 2012 is “The Bubble Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yves Van den Broek). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Blown by the wind from a massive star, this interstellar apparition has a surprisingly familiar shape . Cataloged as NGC 7635, it is also known simply as The Bubble Nebula .”

— APOD editors, August 4, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 4, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yves Van den Broek
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 4, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-august-4-the-bubble-nebula

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