Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 13, 2016

Reflections on the 1970s

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 13, 2016 is “Reflections on the 1970s,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , Univ. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“The 1970s are sometimes ignored by astronomers, like this beautiful grouping of reflection nebulae in Orion – NGC 1977, NGC 1975, and NGC 1973 – usually overlooked in favor of the substantial glow from the nearby stellar nursery better known as the Orion Nebula .”

— APOD editors, January 13, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 13, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , Univ. Arizona
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 13, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-january-13-reflections-on-the-1970s

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