Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

MyCn 18: The Engraved Hourglass Planetary Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 29, 2019 is “MyCn 18: The Engraved Hourglass Planetary Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 174 words.

MyCn 18: The Engraved Hourglass Planetary Nebula
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Do you see the hourglass shape — or does it see you? If you can picture it, the rings of MyCn 18 trace the outline of an hourglass — although one with an unusual eye in its center.”

— APOD editors, September 29, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 29, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 174 words

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