Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Cone Nebula from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2024 is “The Cone Nebula from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , NASA , ESA – Processing & Licence: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 183 words.

A starfield is shown that has only a few bright stars. Vertically through the center is a large reddish brown nebula that has a few stars embedded. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , NASA , ESA – Processing & Licence: Judy Schmidt Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Stars are forming in the gigantic dust pillar called the Cone Nebula. Cones, pillars , and majestic flowing shapes abound in stellar nurseries where natal clouds of gas and dust are buffeted by energetic winds from newborn stars.”

— APOD editors, February 4, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 4, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , NASA , ESA – Processing & Licence: Judy Schmidt
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 183 words

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