Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 26, 2014

M78 and Reflecting Dust Clouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 26, 2014 is “M78 and Reflecting Dust Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Sharp). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“An eerie blue glow and ominous columns of dark dust highlight M78 and other bright reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion . The dark filamentary dust not only absorbs light, but also reflects the light of several bright blue stars that formed recently in the nebula.”

— APOD editors, March 26, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 26, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Sharp
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 26, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-march-26-m78-and-reflecting-dust-clouds

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