Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Carina Nebula Dust Pillar
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2015 is “Carina Nebula Dust Pillar,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team. The original explanation runs about 117 words.
From the explanation
“This cosmic pillar of gas and dust is nearly two light-years wide. The structure lies within one of our galaxy’s largest star forming regions, the Carina Nebula , shining in southern skies at a distance of about 7,500 light-years.”
— APOD editors, February 8, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 8, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 117 words