Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Reflections on the 1970s
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 19, 2014 is “Reflections on the 1970s,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Walker). The original explanation runs about 161 words.
From the explanation
“The 1970s are sometimes ignored by astronomers, like this beautiful grouping of reflection nebulae in Orion – NGC 1977, NGC 1975, and NGC 1973 – usually overlooked in favor of the substantial glow from the nearby stellar nursery better known as the Orion Nebula .”
— APOD editors, December 19, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 19, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Walker
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 161 words