Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Jones-Emberson 1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 2024 is “Jones-Emberson 1,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Team OURANOS , (Jean-Baptiste Auroux, Jean Claude Mario, Mathieu Guinot & Matthieu Tequi)). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

Jones-Emberson 1
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Team OURANOS , (Jean-Baptiste Auroux, Jean Claude Mario, Mathieu Guinot & Matthieu Tequi) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Planetary nebula Jones-Emberson 1 is the death shroud of a dying Sun-like star. It lies some 1,600 light-years from Earth toward the sharp-eyed constellation Lynx .”

— APOD editors, July 12, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 12, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Team OURANOS , (Jean-Baptiste Auroux, Jean Claude Mario, Mathieu Guinot & Matthieu Tequi)
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 172 words

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Source

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