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When Roses Aren't Red

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2024 is “When Roses Aren't Red,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tommy Lease (Denver Astronomical Society)). The original explanation runs about 180 words.

When Roses Aren't Red
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tommy Lease (Denver Astronomical Society) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Not all roses are red of course , but they can still be very pretty. Likewise, the beautiful Rosette Nebula and other star forming regions are often shown in astronomical images with a predominately red hue, in part because the dominant emission in the nebula is from hydrogen atoms .”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 9, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tommy Lease (Denver Astronomical Society)
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 180 words

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