Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Bright from the Heart Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 27, 2015 is “Bright from the Heart Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Copyright: Simon Addis). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

Bright from the Heart Nebula
Credit: Image Copyright: Simon Addis Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that inside the Heart Nebula? First, the large emission nebula dubbed IC 1805 looks, in whole, like a human heart .”

— APOD editors, October 27, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 27, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Copyright: Simon Addis
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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