Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M16: Eagle Nebula Deep Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 15, 2023 is “M16: Eagle Nebula Deep Field,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gianni Lacroce). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

A deep image of the Eagle Nebula in many scientifically assigned colors. The area around the nebula appears red, but the center is blue with unusual pillars visible. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gianni Lacroce Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“From afar, the whole thing looks like an eagle . A closer look at the Eagle Nebula , however, shows the bright region is actually a window into the center of a larger dark shell of dust .”

— APOD editors, May 15, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 15, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gianni Lacroce
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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