Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M16 Close Up

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2021 is “M16 Close Up,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

M16 Close Up
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A star cluster around 2 million years young surrounded by natal clouds of dust and glowing gas, M16 is also known as The Eagle Nebula.”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 9, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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NebulaeStar clustersHubble Space Telescope

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Source

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