Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Arcs, Jets, and Shocks near NGC 1999

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 2018 is “Arcs, Jets, and Shocks near NGC 1999,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mark Hanson ; Annotation: Sakib Rasool ( StarSurfin )). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

Arcs, Jets, and Shocks near NGC 1999
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mark Hanson ; Annotation: Sakib Rasool ( StarSurfin ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This tantalizing array of nebulas and stars can be found about two degrees south of the famous star-forming Orion Nebula. The region abounds with energetic young stars producing jets and outflows that push through the surrounding material at speeds of hundreds of kilometers per second .”

— APOD editors, March 7, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 7, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mark Hanson ; Annotation: Sakib Rasool ( StarSurfin )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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OrionNebulae

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