Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 19, 2022

The Tadpole Nebula in Gas and Dust

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 19, 2022 is “The Tadpole Nebula in Gas and Dust,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Craig Stocks (Utah Desert Remote Observatories)). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

The featured image shows a glowing star forming region rich in glowing gas and dark dust. Two dusty pillars on the right resemble tadpoles. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Craig Stocks (Utah Desert Remote Observatories) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s causing the commotion in the Tadpole Nebula? Star formation.”

— APOD editors, December 19, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 19, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Craig Stocks (Utah Desert Remote Observatories)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words