Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

SH2-308: The Dolphin Head Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 2024 is “SH2-308: The Dolphin Head Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Prabhu Kutti). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

SH2-308: The Dolphin Head Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Prabhu Kutti Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Blown by fast winds from a hot, massive star, this cosmic bubble is huge. Cataloged as Sharpless 2-308 it lies some 5,000 light-years away toward the well-trained constellation Canis Major and covers slightly more of the sky than a Full Moon.”

— APOD editors, June 7, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 7, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Prabhu Kutti
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 170 words

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