Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 3, 2014

T Tauri and Hind's Variable Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 3, 2014 is “T Tauri and Hind's Variable Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bill Snyder (at Sierra Remote Observatories )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“The yellowish star near center in this dusty telescopic skyview is T Tauri, prototype of the class of T Tauri variable stars. Just next door is the yellow cosmic cloud historically known as Hind’s Variable Nebula (NGC 1555).”

— APOD editors, May 3, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 3, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bill Snyder (at Sierra Remote Observatories )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 3, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-may-3-t-tauri-and-hind-s-variable-nebula

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