Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Vicinity of the Cone Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2019 is “In the Vicinity of the Cone Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Chilescope ; Processing & Copyright: Utkarsh Mishra). The original explanation runs about 172 words.
From the explanation
“Strange shapes and textures can be found in neighborhood of the Cone Nebula . The unusual shapes originate from fine interstellar dust reacting in complex ways with the energetic light and hot gas being expelled by the young stars.”
— APOD editors, April 16, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 16, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Chilescope ; Processing & Copyright: Utkarsh Mishra
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 172 words