Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Clouds of Orion the Hunter
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 16, 2015 is “The Clouds of Orion the Hunter,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo). The original explanation runs about 209 words.
From the explanation
“Cradled in cosmic dust and glowing hydrogen, stellar nurseries in Orion the Hunter lie at the edge of giant molecular clouds some 1,500 light-years away. Spanning about 30 degrees, this breath-taking vista stretches across the well-known constellation from head to toe (left to right) and beyond.”
— APOD editors, March 16, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 16, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 209 words