Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 7, 2020

IC 405: The Flaming Star Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 2020 is “IC 405: The Flaming Star Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Coles and Mel Helm). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“Rippling dust and gas lanes give the Flaming Star Nebula its name. The orange and purple colors of the nebula are present in different regions and are created by different processes.”

— APOD editors, January 7, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 7, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Coles and Mel Helm
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 7, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-january-7-ic-405-the-flaming-star-nebula

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