Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Helix Nebula from Blanco and Hubble
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 23, 2020 is “The Helix Nebula from Blanco and Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: C. R. O’Dell , ( Vanderbilt ) et al. ESA , NOAO , NASA. The original explanation runs about 132 words.
From the explanation
“How did a star create the Helix nebula ? The shapes of planetary nebula like the Helix are important because they likely hold clues to how stars like the Sun end their lives.”
— APOD editors, August 23, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 23, 2020
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: C. R. O’Dell , ( Vanderbilt ) et al. ESA , NOAO , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 132 words