Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 31, 2016

MWC 922: The Red Square Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 31, 2016 is “MWC 922: The Red Square Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Tuthill ( Sydney U. ) & James Lloyd ( Cornell )). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“What could cause a nebula to appear square? No one is quite sure.”

— APOD editors, January 31, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 31, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Tuthill ( Sydney U. ) & James Lloyd ( Cornell )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 31, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-january-31-mwc-922-the-red-square-nebula

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