Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 6334: The Cat's Paw Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 10, 2022 is “NGC 6334: The Cat's Paw Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Steve Bemmerl & Team Wolfatorium (Hakos/Namibia)). The original explanation runs about 126 words.
From the explanation
“Nebulas are perhaps as famous for being identified with familiar shapes as perhaps cats are for getting into trouble . Still, no known cat could have created the vast Cat’s Paw Nebula visible toward the constellation of the Scorpion ( Scorpius .”
— APOD editors, May 10, 2022
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 10, 2022
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Steve Bemmerl & Team Wolfatorium (Hakos/Namibia)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 126 words