Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 20, 2016

The Helix Nebula in Infrared

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 20, 2016 is “The Helix Nebula in Infrared,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Spitzer Space Telescope ; Processing: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 189 words.

From the explanation

“What makes this cosmic eye look so red ? Dust.”

— APOD editors, September 20, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 20, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Spitzer Space Telescope ; Processing: Judy Schmidt
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 189 words