Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 9, 2023

Doomed Star Eta Carinae

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 2023 is “Doomed Star Eta Carinae,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt). The original explanation runs about 186 words.

A Hubble image of the gas and dust surrounding the star Eta Carinae is shown. The nebula has two distinct light-colored lobes, surrounded by red glowing gas. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Eta Carinae may be about to explode. But no one knows when – it may be next year, it may be one million years from now.”

— APOD editors, July 9, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 9, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 186 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 9, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-july-9-doomed-star-eta-carinae

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