Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 2392 from Hubble and Chandra

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 2013 is “NGC 2392 from Hubble and Chandra,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: X-ray: NASA / CXC / IAA-CSIC / N. Ruiz et al. ; Optical: NASA / STScI. The original explanation runs about 171 words.

NGC 2392 from Hubble and Chandra
Credit: Image Credit: X-ray: NASA / CXC / IAA-CSIC / N. Ruiz et al. ; Optical: NASA / STScI Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In 1787, astronomer William Herschel discovered the NGC 2392 . From the ground, NGC 2392 resembles a person’s head surrounded by a parka hood.”

— APOD editors, July 30, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 30, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: X-ray: NASA / CXC / IAA-CSIC / N. Ruiz et al. ; Optical: NASA / STScI
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 171 words

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