Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 1, 2023

The Flaming Star Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 1, 2023 is “The Flaming Star Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Thomas Röell). The original explanation runs about 189 words.

Pictured are two red nebulas on the far left and center, and a comet complete with a green coma and a long blue ion tail on the far right. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Thomas Röell Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is star AE Aurigae on fire? No.”

— APOD editors, March 1, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 1, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Thomas Röell
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 189 words