Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Cat's Eye Nebula from Hubble
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 9, 2014 is “The Cat's Eye Nebula from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , HEIC , and The Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ). The original explanation runs about 153 words.
From the explanation
“To some, it may look like a cat’s eye. The alluring Cat’s Eye nebula, however, lies three thousand light-years from Earth across interstellar space.”
— APOD editors, November 9, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 9, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , HEIC , and The Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 153 words