Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 6, 2014

NGC 1333 Stardust

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 6, 2014 is “NGC 1333 Stardust,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Al Howard). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 1333 is seen in visible light as a reflection nebula , dominated by bluish hues characteristic of starlight reflected by dust. A mere 1,000 light-years distant toward the heroic constellation Perseus , it lies at the edge of a large, star-forming molecular cloud.”

— APOD editors, March 6, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 6, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Al Howard
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 6, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-march-6-ngc-1333-stardust

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