Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Sharpless 308: Star Bubble
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 24, 2013 is “Sharpless 308: Star Bubble,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Husted). The original explanation runs about 168 words.
From the explanation
“Blown by fast winds from a hot, massive star, this cosmic bubble is huge. Cataloged as Sharpless 2-308 it lies some 5,200 light-years away toward the constellation of the Big Dog ( Canis Major ) and covers slightly more of the sky than a Full Moon.”
— APOD editors, December 24, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 24, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Husted
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 168 words