Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Doomed Star Eta Carinae
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 20, 2019 is “Doomed Star Eta Carinae,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 186 words.
From the explanation
“Eta Carinae may be about to explode. But no one knows when – it may be next year, it may be one million years from now.”
— APOD editors, February 20, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 20, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 186 words