Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Horsehead and Orion Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2019 is “Horsehead and Orion Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Zauner). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

Horsehead and Orion Nebulas
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Zauner Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The dark Horsehead Nebula and the glowing Orion Nebula are contrasting cosmic vistas. Adrift 1,500 light-years away in one of the night sky’s most recognizable constellations , they appear in opposite corners of the above stunning two-panel mosaic .”

— APOD editors, March 18, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 18, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Zauner
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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