Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 21, 2017

Fast Stars and Rogue Planets in the Orion Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 21, 2017 is “Fast Stars and Rogue Planets in the Orion Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble. The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Start with the constellation of Orion. Below Orion’s belt is a fuzzy area known as the Great Nebula of Orion.”

— APOD editors, March 21, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 21, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words