Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Great Nebula in Carina

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 25, 2022 is “The Great Nebula in Carina,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio Javier Diaz Bobillo). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

The featured image shows a central region of IC 2944, the Running Chicken Nebula. Visible are stars and dense clouds that form stars one day. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio Javier Diaz Bobillo Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In one of the brightest parts of Milky Way lies a nebula where some of the oddest things occur. NGC 3372, known as the Great Nebula in Carina , is home to massive stars and changing nebulas.”

— APOD editors, April 25, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 25, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio Javier Diaz Bobillo
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 137 words

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