Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 4, 2014

A Particle Beam Jet forms HH 24

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2014 is “A Particle Beam Jet forms HH 24,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , NASA , ESA – Processing: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“If you visit HH 24, don’t go near the particle beam jet. This potential future travel advisory might be issued because the powerful jet likely contains electrons and protons moving hundreds of kilometers per second.”

— APOD editors, February 4, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 4, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , NASA , ESA – Processing: Judy Schmidt
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 4, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-february-4-a-particle-beam-jet-forms-hh-24

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