Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 8, 2021

WR23 and Interstellar Clouds in Carina

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2021 is “WR23 and Interstellar Clouds in Carina,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ariel Cappelletti). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Stars can be like artists. With interstellar gas as a canvas, a massive and tumultuous Wolf-Rayet star has created the picturesque ruffled half-circular filaments called WR23, on the image left.”

— APOD editors, February 8, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 8, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ariel Cappelletti
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 8, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-february-8-wr23-and-interstellar-clouds-in-carina

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