Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Magnetic Orion
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2019 is “Magnetic Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , SOFIA , D. Chuss et al. & ESO , M. McCaughrean et al.). The original explanation runs about 132 words.
From the explanation
“Can magnetism affect how stars form? Recent analysis of Orion data from the HAWC+ instrument on the airborne SOFIA observatory indicate that, at times, it can.”
— APOD editors, February 27, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 27, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , SOFIA , D. Chuss et al. & ESO , M. McCaughrean et al.
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 132 words