Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 19, 2013

NGC 1788 and the Witch's Whiskers

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2013 is “NGC 1788 and the Witch's Whiskers,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Davis). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“This skyscape finds an esthetic balance of interstellar dust and gas residing in the suburbs of the nebula rich constellation of Orion. Reflecting the light of bright star Rigel, Beta Orionis , the jutting, bluish chin of the Witch Head Nebula is at the upper left.”

— APOD editors, April 19, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 19, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Davis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 19, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-april-19-ngc-1788-and-the-witchs-whiskers

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