Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 12, 2019

A Cosmic Rose: The Rosette Nebula in Monoceros

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2019 is “A Cosmic Rose: The Rosette Nebula in Monoceros,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean Dean). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“The Rosette Nebula, NGC 2237, is not the only cosmic cloud of gas and dust to evoke the imagery of flowers , but it is the most famous. At the edge of a large molecular cloud in Monoceros some 5,000 light years away, the petals of this cosmic rose are actually a stellar nursery.”

— APOD editors, April 12, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 12, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean Dean
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 12, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-april-12-a-cosmic-rose-the-rosette-nebula-in-monoceros

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