Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 7, 2015

The Shark Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 2015 is “The Shark Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Maurice Toet). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“There is no sea on Earth large enough to contain the Shark nebula. This predator apparition poses us no danger, though, as it is composed only of interstellar gas and dust .”

— APOD editors, September 7, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 7, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Maurice Toet
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 7, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-september-7-the-shark-nebula

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