Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 2261: Hubble's Variable Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 8, 2017 is “NGC 2261: Hubble's Variable Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Hubble , NASA , ESA ; Data: Mark Clampin ( NASA’s GSFC ); Processing & License: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 153 words.

NGC 2261: Hubble's Variable Nebula
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble , NASA , ESA ; Data: Mark Clampin ( NASA’s GSFC ); Processing & License: Judy Schmidt Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What causes Hubble’s Variable Nebula to vary? The unusual nebula featured here changes its appearance noticeably in just a few weeks.”

— APOD editors, November 8, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 8, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble , NASA , ESA ; Data: Mark Clampin ( NASA’s GSFC ); Processing & License: Judy Schmidt
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 153 words

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NebulaeHubble Space Telescope

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