Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 13, 2017

NGC 6334: The Cat's Paw Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 13, 2017 is “NGC 6334: The Cat's Paw Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: George Varouhakis). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“Nebulas are perhaps as famous for being identified with familiar shapes as perhaps cats are for getting into trouble . Still, no known cat could have created the vast Cat’s Paw Nebula visible in Scorpius .”

— APOD editors, September 13, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 13, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: George Varouhakis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 13, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-september-13-ngc-6334-the-cats-paw-nebula

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