Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 2392: Double-Shelled Planetary Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2020 is “NGC 2392: Double-Shelled Planetary Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , Chandra ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 143 words.

NGC 2392: Double-Shelled Planetary Nebula
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , Chandra ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“To some, this huge nebula resembles a person’s head surrounded by a parka hood . In 1787, astronomer William Herschel discovered this unusual planetary nebula: NGC 2392 .”

— APOD editors, February 16, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 16, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , Chandra ; 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 143 words

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