Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 7841: The Smoke Nebula in Frustriaus
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 1, 2013 is “NGC 7841: The Smoke Nebula in Frustriaus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 111 words.
From the explanation
“NGC 7841 is probably known as the Smoke Nebula, found in the modern constellation of Frustriaus, the frustrated astrophotographer. Only a few light-nanoseconds from planet Earth , The Smoke Nebula is not an expanding supernova remnant along the plane of our Milky Way galaxy, though it does look a lot like one .”
— APOD editors, November 1, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 1, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 111 words