Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 11, 2019

The Ghost of Jupiter's Halo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 11, 2019 is “The Ghost of Jupiter's Halo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: CHART32 Team , Processing – Johannes Schedler / Volker Wendel). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Close-up images of NGC 3242 show the cast off shroud of a dying, sun-like star fancifully known as The Ghost of Jupiter nebula.”

— APOD editors, July 11, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 11, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: CHART32 Team , Processing – Johannes Schedler / Volker Wendel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 11, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-july-11-the-ghost-of-jupiters-halo

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