Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 24, 2023

Jones-Emberson 1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2023 is “Jones-Emberson 1,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Serge Brunier, Jean-François Bax, David Vernet , C2PU/OCA). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“Planetary nebula Jones-Emberson 1 is the death shroud of a dying Sun-like star. It lies some 1,600 light-years from Earth toward the sharp-eyed constellation Lynx .”

— APOD editors, February 24, 2023

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At a glance

Date: February 24, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Serge Brunier, Jean-François Bax, David Vernet , C2PU/OCA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 24, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-24-jones-emberson-1

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