Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Mountains of NGC 2174

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 16, 2021 is “The Mountains of NGC 2174,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

The Mountains of NGC 2174
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This fantastic skyscape lies near the edge of NGC 2174 a star forming region about 6,400 light-years away in the nebula-rich constellation of Orion.”

— APOD editors, January 16, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 16, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 123 words

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