Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Planetary Nebula Abell 78

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 16, 2020 is “Planetary Nebula Abell 78,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bernhard Hubl). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

Planetary Nebula Abell 78
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bernhard Hubl Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Planetary nebula Abell 78 stands out in this colorful telescopic skyscape. In fact the colors of the spiky Milky Way stars depend on their surface temperatures , both cooler (yellowish) and hotter (bluish) than the Sun.”

— APOD editors, October 16, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 16, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bernhard Hubl
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 153 words

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