Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Lagoon Nebula in High Definition

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 2016 is “The Lagoon Nebula in High Definition,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Data – ESO/INAF/R. Colombari/E. Recurt; Assembling & Processing : R. Colombari). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

The Lagoon Nebula in High Definition
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Data – ESO/INAF/R. Colombari/E. Recurt; Assembling & Processing : R. Colombari Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Stars are battling gas and dust in the Lagoon Nebula but the photographers are winning. Also known as M8, this photogenic nebula is visible even without binoculars towards the constellation of Sagittarius .”

— APOD editors, December 14, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 14, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Data – ESO/INAF/R. Colombari/E. Recurt; Assembling & Processing : R. Colombari
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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Source

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