Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 6, 2023

In the Heart of the Rosette Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2023 is “In the Heart of the Rosette Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Lyman Insley). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

A cluster of stars is seen in the evacuated center of a nebula of gas and dust. Intricate dust pillars occur at both the top and bottom of the image. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lyman Insley Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In the heart of the Rosette Nebula lies a bright cluster of stars that lights up the nebula. The stars of NGC 2244 formed from the surrounding gas only a few million years ago.”

— APOD editors, February 6, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 6, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lyman Insley
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 6, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-6-in-the-heart-of-the-rosette-nebula

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