Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 21, 2021

M78 Wide Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 21, 2021 is “M78 Wide Field,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wes Higgins). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“Interstellar dust clouds and glowing nebulae abound in the fertile constellation of Orion . One of the brightest, M78 , is centered in this colorful, wide field view , covering an area north of Orion’s belt .”

— APOD editors, January 21, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 21, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wes Higgins
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 21, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-january-21-m78-wide-field

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