Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 30, 2014

Planetary Nebula Abell 36

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2014 is “Planetary Nebula Abell 36,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , Univ. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“The gorgeous, gaseous shroud of a dying sunlike star, planetary nebula Abell 36 lies a mere 800 light-years away in the constellation of Virgo. 5 light-years in this sharp telescopic view .”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 30, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , Univ. Arizona
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 30, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-may-30-planetary-nebula-abell-36

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