Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 15, 2018

Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 15, 2018 is “Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Cogo ( Galax Lux )). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“By starlight this eerie visage shines in the dark, a crooked profile evoking its popular name, the Witch Head Nebula . In fact, this entrancing telescopic portrait gives the impression that the witch has fixed her gaze on Orion’s bright supergiant star Rigel .”

— APOD editors, January 15, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 15, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Cogo ( Galax Lux )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 15, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-january-15-rigel-and-the-witch-head-nebula

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