Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 6, 2021

M43: Streams of Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 2021 is “M43: Streams of Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jari Saukkonen). The original explanation runs about 122 words.

The picture the part of the Orion Nebula known as M43 in great detail including many find streams of dust. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jari Saukkonen Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where do the dark streams of dust in the Orion Nebula originate? This part of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex , M43 , is the often imaged but rarely mentioned neighbor of the more famous M42.”

— APOD editors, October 6, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 6, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jari Saukkonen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 122 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 6, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-october-6-m43-streams-of-orion

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