Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Stellar Wind-Shaped Nebula RCW 58

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2023 is “Stellar Wind-Shaped Nebula RCW 58,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby & Mark Hanson ; Text: Natalia Lewandowska ( SUNY Oswego )). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

A red oval and textured nebula is seen surrounded by a faint blue glow. A bright star is visible in the center, and many faint stars are visible in the background. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby & Mark Hanson ; Text: Natalia Lewandowska ( SUNY Oswego ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Imagine traveling to a star about 100 times as massive as our Sun, a million times more luminous, and with 30 times the surface temperature. Such stars exist, and some are known as Wolf Rayet (WR) stars, named after French astronomers Charles Wolf and Georges Rayet .”

— APOD editors, February 8, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 8, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby & Mark Hanson ; Text: Natalia Lewandowska ( SUNY Oswego )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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