Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 5, 2024

In the Core of the Carina Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2024 is “In the Core of the Carina Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Taylor). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

A star field strewn with filaments of dust and gas is shown: the center of the Carina Nebula. Shown in colors emitted by specific elements, the frame shows blue gas around the edges and orange and red colored gas in the center. Dark dust la — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Taylor Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening in the core of the Carina Nebula? Stars are forming, dying, and leaving an impressive tapestry of dark dusty filaments.”

— APOD editors, February 5, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 5, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Taylor
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 5, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-february-5-in-the-core-of-the-carina-nebula

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