Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 7, 2017

Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 2017 is “Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Coles). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“Normally faint and elusive, the Jellyfish Nebula is caught in this alluring telescopic mosaic. The scene is anchored below by bright star Eta Geminorum, at the foot of the celestial twin , while the Jellyfish Nebula is the brighter arcing ridge of emission with tentacles dangling below and left of center.”

— APOD editors, January 7, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 7, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Coles
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 7, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-january-7-sharpless-249-and-the-jellyfish-nebula

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