Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Stars Versus Dust in the Carina Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2023 is “Stars Versus Dust in the Carina Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ); Processing: Franco Meconi ( Terraza al Cosmos ). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

Brown dust pillars in the Carina Nebula are shown. Many appear like a torch since their ends are lit up with starlight. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ); Processing: Franco Meconi ( Terraza al Cosmos ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It’s stars versus dust in the Carina Nebula and the stars are winning. More precisely, the energetic light and wind s from massive newly formed stars are evaporating and dispersing the dusty stellar nurseries in which they formed.”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 6, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ); Processing: Franco Meconi ( Terraza al Cosmos )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 149 words

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