Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 27, 2012

A Halo for NGC 6164

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 27, 2012 is “A Halo for NGC 6164,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“Beautiful emission nebula NGC 6164 was created by a rare, hot, luminous O-type star, some 40 times as massive as the Sun. Seen at the center of the cosmic cloud, the star is a mere 3 to 4 million years old.”

— APOD editors, October 27, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 27, 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 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 27, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-october-27-a-halo-for-ngc-6164

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