Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Inside the Flame Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 2, 2019 is “Inside the Flame Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Optical: DSS ; Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech ; X-ray: NASA/ CXC /PSU/ K.Getman, E.Feigelson, M.Kuhn & the MYStIX team). The original explanation runs about 168 words.
From the explanation
“The Flame Nebula stands out in this optical image of the dusty, crowded star forming regions toward Orion’s belt , a mere 1,400 light-years away. X-ray data from the Chandra Observatory and infrared images from the Spitzer Space Telescope can take you inside the glowing gas and obscuring dust clouds though.”
— APOD editors, November 2, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 2, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Optical: DSS ; Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech ; X-ray: NASA/ CXC /PSU/ K.Getman, E.Feigelson, M.Kuhn & the MYStIX team
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 168 words