Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 25, 2015

The Rosette Nebula in Hydrogen and Oxygen

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 2015 is “The Rosette Nebula in Hydrogen and Oxygen,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Arno Rottal ( Far-Light-Photography )). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“The Rosette Nebula is not the only cosmic cloud of gas and dust to evoke the imagery of flowers — but it is the most famous.”

— APOD editors, February 25, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 25, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Arno Rottal ( Far-Light-Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 25, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-february-25-the-rosette-nebula-in-hydrogen-and-oxygen

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