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CG4: A Ruptured Cometary Globule

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 13, 2014 is “CG4: A Ruptured Cometary Globule,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Jennings ( cosmicphotos )). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

CG4: A Ruptured Cometary Globule
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Jennings ( cosmicphotos ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Can a gas cloud grab a galaxy? It’s not even close.”

— APOD editors, May 13, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 13, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Jennings ( cosmicphotos )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 133 words

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