Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M78 from the Euclid Space Telescope

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 24, 2024 is “M78 from the Euclid Space Telescope,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: ESA , Euclid , Euclid Consortium , NASA ; Processing: J.-C. Cuillandre ( CEA Paris-Saclay ), G. Anselmi. The original explanation runs about 166 words.

A star field filled with complex dark dust and bright purple nebulas is shown. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & License: ESA , Euclid , Euclid Consortium , NASA ; Processing: J.-C. Cuillandre ( CEA Paris-Saclay ), G. Anselmi Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Star formation can be messy. To help find out just how messy, ESA ‘s new Sun-orbiting Euclid telescope recently captured the most detailed image ever of the bright star forming region M78.”

— APOD editors, May 24, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 24, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & License: ESA , Euclid , Euclid Consortium , NASA ; Processing: J.-C. Cuillandre ( CEA Paris-Saclay ), G. Anselmi
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 166 words

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