Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 22, 2014

A Halo for NGC 6164

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 22, 2014 is “A Halo for NGC 6164,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh & Rick Stevenson). The original explanation runs about 185 words.

From the explanation

“Beautiful emission nebula NGC 6164 was created by a rare, hot, luminous O-type star, some 40 times as massive as the Sun. Seen at the center of the cosmic cloud, the star is a mere 3 to 4 million years old.”

— APOD editors, May 22, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 22, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh & Rick Stevenson
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 185 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 22, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-may-22-a-halo-for-ngc-6164

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