Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Pipe Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 23, 2012 is “The Pipe Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution for Science )). The original explanation runs about 142 words.
From the explanation
“East of Antares, dark markings sprawl through crowded star fields toward the center of our Milky Way Galaxy. Cataloged in the early 20th century by astronomer E.”
— APOD editors, November 23, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 23, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution for Science )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 142 words