Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M57: The Ring Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 5, 2013 is “M57: The Ring Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA )- ESA / Hubble Collaboration. The original explanation runs about 197 words.

M57: The Ring Nebula
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA )- ESA / Hubble Collaboration Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Except for the rings of Saturn , the Ring Nebula (M57) is probably the most famous celestial band. Its classic appearance is understood to be due to our own perspective, though.”

— APOD editors, June 5, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 5, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA )- ESA / Hubble Collaboration
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 197 words

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