Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Flaming Star Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 1, 2016 is “Flaming Star Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , Univ. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

Flaming Star Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , Univ. Arizona Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A runaway star lights the Flaming Star Nebula in this cosmic scene. Otherwise known as IC 405, the Flaming Star Nebula’s billowing interstellar clouds of gas and dust lie about 1,500 light-years away toward the constellation of Auriga.”

— APOD editors, December 1, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 1, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , Univ. Arizona
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 162 words

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Source

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