Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 28, 2016

NGC 3576: The Statue of Liberty Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 28, 2016 is “NGC 3576: The Statue of Liberty Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: S. Mazlin , J. Harvey , R. Gilbert , & D. Verschatse ( SSRO / PROMPT / UNC )). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening in the Statue of Liberty nebula? Bright stars and interesting molecules are forming and being liberated .”

— APOD editors, September 28, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 28, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: S. Mazlin , J. Harvey , R. Gilbert , & D. Verschatse ( SSRO / PROMPT / UNC )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 175 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 28, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-september-28-ngc-3576-the-statue-of-liberty-nebula

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