Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Iron in the Butterfly Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 21, 2020 is “Iron in the Butterfly Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 163 words.
From the explanation
“Can stars, like caterpillars, transform themselves into butterflies? No, but in the case of the Butterfly Nebula — it sure looks like it.”
— APOD editors, July 21, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 21, 2020
- 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 163 words