Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 29, 2023

Sh2-308: A Dolphin Shaped Star Bubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 29, 2023 is “Sh2-308: A Dolphin Shaped Star Bubble,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Aleix Roig ( AstroCatInfo )). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

A star field is shown with ragged red clouds on the far left and a thin blue cloud with the outline similar to the head of a dolphin to the right. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Aleix Roig ( AstroCatInfo ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Which star created this bubble? It wasn’t the bright star on the bubble’s right.”

— APOD editors, March 29, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 29, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Aleix Roig ( AstroCatInfo )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words