Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 28, 2024

Rings Around the Ring Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2024 is “Rings Around the Ring Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Hubble , Large Binocular Telescope , Subaru Telescope ; Composition & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

In the center is a colorful nebula, the most usually seen part of the Ring Nebula. Several layers of red-glowing gas with different structures are seen surrounding this center. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: Hubble , Large Binocular Telescope , Subaru Telescope ; Composition & Copyright: Robert Gendler Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Ring Nebula (M57) is more complicated than it appears through a small telescope.”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 28, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Hubble , Large Binocular Telescope , Subaru Telescope ; Composition & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words