Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 25, 2012

The Medusa Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 25, 2012 is “The Medusa Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Obs. )). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Braided, serpentine filaments of glowing gas suggest this nebula’s popular name, The Medusa Nebula. Also known as Abell 21, this Medusa is an old planetary nebula some 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Gemini .”

— APOD editors, October 25, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 25, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Obs. )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 25, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-october-25-the-medusa-nebula

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