Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 25, 2018

AE Aurigae and the Flaming Star Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 2018 is “AE Aurigae and the Flaming Star Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Why is AE Aurigae called the flaming star? For one reason, the surrounding nebula IC 405 is named the Flaming Star Nebula because the region seems to harbor smoke, even though nothing is on fire, including interior star AE Aurigae.”

— APOD editors, February 25, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 25, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 25, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-february-25-ae-aurigae-and-the-flaming-star-nebula

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