Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 26, 2021

The Medusa Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 26, 2021 is “The Medusa Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Braided and serpentine filaments of glowing gas suggest this nebula’s popular name, The Medusa Nebula. Also known as Abell 21, this Medusa is an old planetary nebula some 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Gemini.”

— APOD editors, March 26, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 26, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 26, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-march-26-the-medusa-nebula

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