Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Rings Around the Ring Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2018 is “Rings Around the Ring Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Hubble , Large Binocular Telescope , Subaru Telescope ; Composition & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

Rings Around the Ring Nebula
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble , Large Binocular Telescope , Subaru Telescope ; Composition & Copyright: Robert Gendler Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“There is much more to the familiar Ring Nebula (M57) , however, than can be seen through a small telescope.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 15, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble , Large Binocular Telescope , Subaru Telescope ; Composition & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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