Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 4, 2016

Nest of the Eagle Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 4, 2016 is “Nest of the Eagle Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Hendren). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“What surrounds the famous Eagle Nebula? The inside of the Eagle Nebula contains eggs — evaporating gaseous globules — that typically reside in tremendous pillars of gas and dust and where stars form .”

— APOD editors, October 4, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 4, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Hendren
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 4, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-october-4-nest-of-the-eagle-nebula

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