Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Star Forming Region S106

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2016 is “Star Forming Region S106,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processed & Copyright: Brandon Pimenta). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

Star Forming Region S106
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processed & Copyright: Brandon Pimenta Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Massive star IRS 4 is beginning to spread its wings. Born only about 100,000 years ago, material streaming out from this newborn star has formed the nebula dubbed Sharpless 2-106 Nebula (S106), featured here .”

— APOD editors, February 16, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 16, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processed & Copyright: Brandon Pimenta
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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