Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 18, 2014

NGC 6334: The Cat's Paw Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 18, 2014 is “NGC 6334: The Cat's Paw Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari and SONEAR Obs. ; Color data: Robert Gendler & Ryan Hannahoe). The original explanation runs about 103 words.

From the explanation

“Nebulas are perhaps as famous for being identified with familiar shapes as perhaps cats are for getting into trouble . Still, no known cat could have created the vast Cat’s Paw Nebula visible in Scorpius .”

— APOD editors, June 18, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 18, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari and SONEAR Obs. ; Color data: Robert Gendler & Ryan Hannahoe
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 103 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 18, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-june-18-ngc-6334-the-cats-paw-nebula

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