Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Messier 43
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 10, 2015 is “Messier 43,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Obs. ), Igor Chilingarian ( Harvard-Smithsonian CfA )). The original explanation runs about 164 words.
From the explanation
“Often imaged but rarely mentioned, Messier 43 is a large star forming region in its own right. It’s just part of the star forming complex of gas and dust that includes the larger, more famous neighboring Messier 42, the Great Orion Nebula.”
— APOD editors, July 10, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 10, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Obs. ), Igor Chilingarian ( Harvard-Smithsonian CfA )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 164 words