Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 17, 2023

Shells and Arcs around Star CW Leonis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2023 is “Shells and Arcs around Star CW Leonis,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA , NASA , Hubble , T. Ueta ( U. Denver ), H. Kim ( KASI ). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

A star surrounded by orange shells and arcs sit in the center of a dark starfield. Galaxies from the distant universe can be seen around the edges. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: ESA , NASA , Hubble , T. Ueta ( U. Denver ), H. Kim ( KASI ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening around this star? No one is sure.”

— APOD editors, July 17, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 17, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: ESA , NASA , Hubble , T. Ueta ( U. Denver ), H. Kim ( KASI )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words