Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 30, 2015

The Fox Fur Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2015 is “The Fox Fur Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Vermette). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“This interstellar canine is formed of cosmic dust and gas interacting with the energetic light and wind s from hot young stars. The shape, visual texture, and color, combine to give the region the popular name Fox Fur Nebula .”

— APOD editors, December 30, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 30, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Vermette
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 30, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-december-30-the-fox-fur-nebula

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