Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 6302: The Butterfly Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 2013 is “NGC 6302: The Butterfly Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team. The original explanation runs about 157 words.
From the explanation
“The bright clusters and nebulae of planet Earth’s night sky are often named for flowers or insects . Though its wingspan covers over 3 light-years, NGC 6302 is no exception.”
— APOD editors, June 7, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 7, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 157 words