Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 13, 2019

The Helix Nebula in Hydrogen and Oxygen

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 2019 is “The Helix Nebula in Hydrogen and Oxygen,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Campbell). The original explanation runs about 183 words.

From the explanation

“Is the Helix Nebula looking at you? No, not in any biological sense, but it does look quite like an eye.”

— APOD editors, February 13, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 13, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Campbell
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 183 words