Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 30, 2015

The Witch Head Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2015 is “The Witch Head Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Signorelli). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble …. maybe Macbeth should have consulted the Witch Head Nebula.”

— APOD editors, October 30, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 30, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Signorelli
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 30, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-october-30-the-witch-head-nebula

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