Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 5, 2014

Globules in the Running Chicken Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 5, 2014 is “Globules in the Running Chicken Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Vanderhaven). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“The eggs from this chicken may form into stars. The above pictured emission nebula, cataloged as IC 2944 , is called the Running Chicken Nebula for the shape of its greater appearance.”

— APOD editors, March 5, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 5, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Vanderhaven
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 5, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-march-5-globules-in-the-running-chicken-nebula

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