Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 7, 2022

A Lion in Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 2022 is “A Lion in Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Maroun Mahfoud). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

The featured image shows the the part of the constellation of Orion where the Horsehead and Flame Nebulas reside. The gaseous wisps above the Horsehead can appear, in this deep exposure, to be a lion's head. Please see the explanation for m — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Maroun Mahfoud Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Yes, but can you see the lion? A deep exposure shows the famous dark indentation that looks like a horse’s head, visible just left and below center, and known unsurprisingly as the Horsehead Nebula.”

— APOD editors, March 7, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 7, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Maroun Mahfoud
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 7, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-march-7-a-lion-in-orion

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