Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 17, 2018

M57: The Ring Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2018 is “M57: The Ring Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Composition: Giuseppe Donatiello. The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Except for the rings of Saturn , the Ring Nebula (M57) is probably the most famous celestial band . Its classic appearance is understood to be due to our own perspective, though.”

— APOD editors, April 17, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 17, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Composition: Giuseppe Donatiello
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 17, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-april-17-m57-the-ring-nebula

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