Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 31, 2013

The Horsehead Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2013 is “The Horsehead Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Chumack). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“The Horsehead Nebula is one of the most famous nebulae on the sky . It is visible as the dark indentation to the red emission nebula in the center of the above photograph.”

— APOD editors, December 31, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 31, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Chumack
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 31, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-december-31-the-horsehead-nebula

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