Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 7, 2013

AE Aurigae and the Flaming Star Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 2013 is “AE Aurigae and the Flaming Star Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“AE Aurigae is called the flaming star. The surrounding nebula IC 405 is named the Flaming Star Nebula and the region seems to harbor smoke, but there is no fire.”

— APOD editors, January 7, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 7, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 7, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-january-7-ae-aurigae-and-the-flaming-star-nebula

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