Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 8, 2013

The Bubble and M52

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 8, 2013 is “The Bubble and M52,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Colombari). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“To the eye, this cosmic composition nicely balances the Bubble Nebula at the lower left with open star cluster M52 above it and to the right. The pair would be lopsided on other scales, though.”

— APOD editors, October 8, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 8, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Colombari
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 8, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-october-8-the-bubble-and-m52

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