Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 28, 2014

The Cone Nebula from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2014 is “The Cone Nebula from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , NASA , ESA – Processing & Licence: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“Stars are forming in the gigantic dust pillar called the Cone Nebula. Cones, pillars , and majestic flowing shapes abound in stellar nurseries where natal clouds of gas and dust are buffeted by energetic winds from newborn stars.”

— APOD editors, May 28, 2014

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At a glance

Date: May 28, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , NASA , ESA – Processing & Licence: Judy Schmidt
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Explanation length: About 179 words

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Nebulae Hubble Space Telescope

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 28, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-may-28-the-cone-nebula-from-hubble

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