Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 13, 2013

NGC 6751: The Glowing Eye Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 2013 is “NGC 6751: The Glowing Eye Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing – Donald Waid. The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“Planetary nebulae can look simple, round, and planet-like in small telescopes. But images from the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope have become well known for showing these fluorescent gas shrouds of dying Sun-like stars to possess a staggering variety of detailed symmetries and shapes .”

— APOD editors, March 13, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 13, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing – Donald Waid
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Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 13, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-march-13-ngc-6751-the-glowing-eye-nebula

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