Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 30, 2023

M27: The Dumbbell Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2023 is “M27: The Dumbbell Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick A. Cosgrove). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

An expansive interstellar gas cloud is shown with an orange interior and outer blue filaments. Many stars are visible in the dark background. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick A. Cosgrove Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is this what will become of our Sun? Quite possibly.”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 30, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick A. Cosgrove
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, May 30, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-may-30-m27-the-dumbbell-nebula

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