Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Helix Nebula from Blanco and Hubble
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 12, 2014 is “The Helix Nebula from Blanco and Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: C. R. O’Dell , ( Vanderbilt ) et al. ESA , NOAO , NASA. The original explanation runs about 137 words.
From the explanation
“How did a star create the Helix nebula ? The shapes of planetary nebula like the Helix are important because they likely hold clues to how stars like the Sun end their lives.”
— APOD editors, October 12, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 12, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: C. R. O’Dell , ( Vanderbilt ) et al. ESA , NOAO , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 137 words