Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 1893 and the Tadpoles of IC 410

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 2, 2024 is “NGC 1893 and the Tadpoles of IC 410,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sander de Jong). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

NGC 1893 and the Tadpoles of IC 410
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sander de Jong Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This cosmic view shows off an otherwise faint emission nebula IC 410, captured under clear Netherlands skies with telescope and narrowband filters. Above and right of center you can spot two remarkable inhabitants of the interstellar pond of gas and dust, known as the tadpoles of IC 410.”

— APOD editors, February 2, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 2, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sander de Jong
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 154 words

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