Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 13, 2016

Orion in Red and Blue

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 13, 2016 is “Orion in Red and Blue,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: David Lindemann). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“When did Orion become so flashy? This colorful rendition of part of the constellation of Orion comes from red light emitted by hydrogen and sulfur ( SII ), and blue-green light emitted by oxygen ( OIII ).”

— APOD editors, April 13, 2016

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At a glance

Date: April 13, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David Lindemann
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, April 13, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-april-13-orion-in-red-and-blue

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