Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 9, 2024

Thor's Helmet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 9, 2024 is “Thor's Helmet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ritesh Biswas). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

The image shows a starfield with an oval shaped green-tinged nebula in the center. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ritesh Biswas Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Thor not only has his own day (Thursday), but a helmet in the heavens. Popularly called Thor’s Helmet, NGC 2359 is a hat-shaped cosmic cloud with wing-like appendages.”

— APOD editors, January 9, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 9, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ritesh Biswas
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 9, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-january-9-thors-helmet

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