Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Nebulae in Auriga

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 1, 2015 is “Nebulae in Auriga,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich). The original explanation runs about 202 words.

Nebulae in Auriga
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Rich in star clusters and nebulae, the ancient constellation of the Charioteer ( Auriga ) rides high in northern winter night skies. Composed from narrow and broadband filter data and spanning nearly 8 Full Moons (4 degrees) on the sky, this deep telescopic view shows off some of Auriga’s celestial bounty.”

— APOD editors, December 1, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 1, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut Hemmerich
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 202 words

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Source

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