Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 1360: The Robin's Egg Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 11, 2018 is “NGC 1360: The Robin's Egg Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis , Don Goldman). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

NGC 1360: The Robin's Egg Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis , Don Goldman Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This pretty cosmic cloud lies some 1,500 light-years away, it shape and color reminiscent of a blue robin’s egg. It spans about 3 light-years, nested securely within the boundaries of the southern constellation Fornax.”

— APOD editors, May 11, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 11, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis , Don Goldman
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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