Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Hubble's Messier 5

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2015 is “Hubble's Messier 5,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: HST , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 193 words.

Hubble's Messier 5
Credit: Image Credit: HST , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

““Beautiful Nebula discovered between the Balance [Libra] & the Serpent [Serpens] …” begins the description of the 5th entry in 18th century astronomer Charles Messier’s famous catalog of nebulae and star clusters.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 20, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: HST , ESA , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 193 words

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Topics in this entry

NebulaeStar clustersHubble Space Telescope

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