Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 30, 2012

Planetary Nebula PK 164 +31.1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2012 is “Planetary Nebula PK 164 +31.1,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Descubre Foundation , CAHA , OAUV , DSA , Vicent Peris ( OAUV ), Jack Harvey ( SSRO ), PixInsight). The original explanation runs about 205 words.

From the explanation

“Is this what will become of our Sun? Quite possibly.”

— APOD editors, October 30, 2012

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At a glance

Date: October 30, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Descubre Foundation , CAHA , OAUV , DSA , Vicent Peris ( OAUV ), Jack Harvey ( SSRO ), PixInsight
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 205 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 30, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-october-30-planetary-nebula-pk-164-31

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