Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 31, 2016

Stars and Gas of the Running Chicken Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 2016 is “Stars and Gas of the Running Chicken Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Campbell). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“To some, it looks like a giant chicken running across the sky. To others, it looks like a gaseous nebula where star formation takes place.”

— APOD editors, May 31, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 31, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Campbell
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 31, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-may-31-stars-and-gas-of-the-running-chicken-nebula

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