Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Great Orion Nebula M42
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 4, 2015 is “The Great Orion Nebula M42,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Terry Hancock ( Down Under Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 124 words.
From the explanation
“The Great Nebula in Orion , also known as M42, is one of the most famous nebulae in the sky. The star forming region’s glowing gas clouds and hot young stars are on the right in this sharp and colorful image that includes the bluish reflection nebulae NGC 1977 and friends on the left.”
— APOD editors, November 4, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 4, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Terry Hancock ( Down Under Observatory )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 124 words