Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 6, 2022

M16: A Star Forming Pillar from Webb

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2022 is “M16: A Star Forming Pillar from Webb,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Processing & Copyright: Mehmet Hakan Özsaraç). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

The featured image shows a large golden-brown pillar of dust surrounded by a few smaller pillars. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Processing & Copyright: Mehmet Hakan Özsaraç Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening inside this interstellar mountain? Stars are forming.”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 6, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Processing & Copyright: Mehmet Hakan Özsaraç
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words