Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Reflections on vdB 31
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 11, 2017 is “Reflections on vdB 31,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 141 words.
From the explanation
“Riding high in the constellation of Auriga, beautiful, blue vdB 31 is the 31st object in Sidney van den Bergh’s 1966 catalog of reflection nebulae . It shares this well-composed celestial still life with dark, obscuring clouds recorded in Edward E.”
— APOD editors, March 11, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 11, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 141 words