Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Horsehead and Flame

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 29, 2022 is “Horsehead and Flame,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Close). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

Horsehead and Flame
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Close Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Horsehead Nebula , famous celestial dark marking also known as Barnard 33, is notched against a background glow of emission nebulae in this sharp cosmic skyscape . About five light-years “tall” the Horsehead lies some 1,500 light-years away in the constellation of Orion .”

— APOD editors, December 29, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 29, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Close
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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Source

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