Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

In the Heart of the Heart Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 14, 2022 is “In the Heart of the Heart Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Jensen). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

The featured image shows what IC 1805 the Heart Nebula including an internal star cluster and internal pillars of gas and dust. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Jensen Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What excites the Heart Nebula? First, the large emission nebula dubbed IC 1805 looks, in whole, like a human heart .”

— APOD editors, February 14, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 14, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Jensen
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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