Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 3, 2014

Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 3, 2014 is “Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: César Blanco González). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Normally faint and elusive, the Jellyfish Nebula is caught in this alluring telescopic mosaic.”

— APOD editors, December 3, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 3, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: César Blanco González
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 3, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-december-3-sharpless-249-and-the-jellyfish-nebula

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