Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Cosmic Web of the Tarantula Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 8, 2016 is “The Cosmic Web of the Tarantula Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

The Cosmic Web of the Tarantula Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It is the largest and most complex star forming region in the entire galactic neighborhood. Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud , a small satellite galaxy orbiting our Milky Way galaxy, the region ‘s spidery appearance is responsible for its popular name, the Tarantula nebula .”

— APOD editors, November 8, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 8, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 172 words

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