Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 9, 2021

Horsehead and Orion Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2021 is “Horsehead and Orion Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari & Federico Pelliccia). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“The dark Horsehead Nebula and the glowing Orion Nebula are contrasting cosmic vistas. Adrift 1,500 light-years away in one of the night sky’s most recognizable constellations , they appear in opposite corners of the above stunning mosaic .”

— APOD editors, May 9, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 9, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari & Federico Pelliccia
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 9, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-may-9-horsehead-and-orion-nebulas

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