Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M57: The Ring Nebula from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2023 is “M57: The Ring Nebula from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processing: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 186 words.

A colorful oval nebula is shown star field is shown in a sparse starfield. Fainter red nebulosity surrounds the bright oval. A relatively bright star is seen in the oval's center. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processing: Judy Schmidt Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It was noticed hundreds of years ago by stargazers who could not understand its unusual shape. It looked like a ring on the sky.”

— APOD editors, April 2, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 2, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processing: Judy Schmidt
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 186 words

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