Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
IC 4406: A Seemingly Square Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 8, 2017 is “IC 4406: A Seemingly Square Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: C. R. O’Dell ( Vanderbilt U. ) et al. , Hubble Heritage Team , NASA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.
From the explanation
“How can a round star make a square nebula? This conundrum comes to light when studying planetary nebulae like IC 4406.”
— APOD editors, January 8, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 8, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: C. R. O’Dell ( Vanderbilt U. ) et al. , Hubble Heritage Team , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 144 words