Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 17, 2014

The Cosmic Web of the Tarantula Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2014 is “The Cosmic Web of the Tarantula Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“It is the largest and most complex star forming region in the entire galactic neighborhood. Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud , a small satellite galaxy orbiting our Milky Way galaxy, the region ‘s spidery appearance is responsible for its popular name, the Tarantula nebula .”

— APOD editors, February 17, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 17, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 17, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-february-17-the-cosmic-web-of-the-tarantula-nebula

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