Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Pan-STARRS and Nebulae

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 12, 2012 is “Pan-STARRS and Nebulae,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: PS1 Science Consortium Processing: Nigel Metcalfe, Peter Draper (Durham Univ.), Gene Magnier (IfA Hawaii). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

Pan-STARRS and Nebulae
Credit: Image Credit: PS1 Science Consortium Processing: Nigel Metcalfe, Peter Draper (Durham Univ.), Gene Magnier (IfA Hawaii) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A single field from the world’s most powerful survey instrument captures this spectacular skyview. Looking toward Sagittarius, the scene spans nearly 3 degrees or six times the width of the Full Moon.”

— APOD editors, October 12, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 12, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: PS1 Science Consortium Processing: Nigel Metcalfe, Peter Draper (Durham Univ.), Gene Magnier (IfA Hawaii)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 138 words

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Source

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