Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 25, 2014

Orion Nebula in Surrounding Dust

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2014 is “Orion Nebula in Surrounding Dust,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Fields). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“What surrounds a hotbed of star formation? In the case of the Orion Nebula — dust.”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 25, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Fields
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words