Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 2023 in the Horsehead's Shadow
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 29, 2018 is “NGC 2023 in the Horsehead's Shadow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Mazlin , Mark Hanson, Warren Keller , Rex Parker, Tommy Tse, and Peter Proulx ( SSRO / PROMPT / CTIO )). The original explanation runs about 111 words.
From the explanation
“Carved by a bright young star in Orion’s dusty molecular clouds, NGC 2023 is often overlooked in favor of the nearby dramatic silhouette of the Horsehead Nebula. In its own right it is seen as a beautiful star forming emission and reflection nebula though, a mere 1500 light-years distant.”
— APOD editors, March 29, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 29, 2018
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Mazlin , Mark Hanson, Warren Keller , Rex Parker, Tommy Tse, and Peter Proulx ( SSRO / PROMPT / CTIO )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 111 words