Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Dragon's Egg Bipolar Emission Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 24, 2024 is “Dragon's Egg Bipolar Emission Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rowan Prangley). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

A blue star is seen in the center of a red nebula itself surrounded by a faint blue nebula. The surrounding starfield itself has a faint red-brown emission clouds. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rowan Prangley Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How did a star form this beautiful nebula? In the middle of emission nebula NGC 6164 is an unusually massive star .”

— APOD editors, April 24, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 24, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rowan Prangley
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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