Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Massive Star in NGC 6357
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 22, 2013 is “A Massive Star in NGC 6357,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA and J. Maiz Apellniz ( IAA , Spain). The original explanation runs about 139 words.
From the explanation
“For reasons unknown, NGC 6357 is forming some of the most massive stars ever discovered. One such massive star, near the center of NGC 6357 , is framed above carving out its own interstellar castle with its energetic light from surrounding gas and dust.”
— APOD editors, October 22, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 22, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA and J. Maiz Apellniz ( IAA , Spain)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 139 words