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IC 1805: The Heart Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 11, 2019 is “IC 1805: The Heart Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bray Falls). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

IC 1805: The Heart Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bray Falls Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What energizes the Heart Nebula? First, the large emission nebula dubbed IC 1805 looks, in whole, like a human heart .”

— APOD editors, September 11, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 11, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bray Falls
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 174 words

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Source

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