Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 10, 2023

NGC 2264: The Cone Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2023 is “NGC 2264: The Cone Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Matthew Dieterich). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

A conical interstellar dust pillar is pictured. The pillar is mostly brownish-red but surrounded by stars. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Matthew Dieterich Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Stars are forming in the gigantic dust pillar called the Cone Nebula. Cones, pillars , and majestic flowing shapes abound in stellar nurseries where clouds of gas and dust are sculpted by energetic winds from newborn stars.”

— APOD editors, January 10, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 10, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Matthew Dieterich
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 10, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-january-10-ngc-2264-the-cone-nebula

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