Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Eta Carinae and the Expanding Homunculus Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 2, 2014 is “Eta Carinae and the Expanding Homunculus Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Hubble , NASA , ESA ; Processing & Copyright: First Light , J. L. Dauvergne , P. Henarejos). The original explanation runs about 168 words.
From the explanation
“How did the Eta Carinae star system create this unusual expanding nebula? No one knows for sure.”
— APOD editors, December 2, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 2, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Hubble , NASA , ESA ; Processing & Copyright: First Light , J. L. Dauvergne , P. Henarejos
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 168 words