Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Wisps Surrounding the Horsehead Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2019 is “Wisps Surrounding the Horsehead Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Zauner). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

Wisps Surrounding the Horsehead Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Zauner Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The famous Horsehead Nebula in Orion is not alone. A deep exposure shows that the dark familiar shaped indentation, visible just below center, is part of a vast complex of absorbing dust and glowing gas .”

— APOD editors, April 3, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 3, 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 153 words

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