Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 18, 2021

Rings Around the Ring Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 18, 2021 is “Rings Around the Ring Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Hubble , Large Binocular Telescope , Subaru Telescope ; Composition & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

The picture shows a wide field image M57, the Ring Nebula, showing several outer rings not normally seen. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: Hubble , Large Binocular Telescope , Subaru Telescope ; Composition & Copyright: Robert Gendler Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Ring Nebula (M57) , is more complicated than it appears through a small telescope.”

— APOD editors, August 18, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 18, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Hubble , Large Binocular Telescope , Subaru Telescope ; Composition & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words