Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 14, 2018

In the Heart of the Heart Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 14, 2018 is “In the Heart of the Heart Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Alan Erickson). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that inside the Heart Nebula? First, the large emission nebula dubbed IC 1805 looks, in whole, like a human heart .”

— APOD editors, February 14, 2018

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At a glance

Date: February 14, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Alan Erickson
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 14, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-february-14-in-the-heart-of-the-heart-nebula

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