Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 31, 2024 is “Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Simone Curzi). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Simone Curzi Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“By starlight, this eerie visage shines in the dark with a crooked profile evoking its popular name, the Witch Head Nebula . In fact, this entrancing telescopic portrait gives the impression that a witch has fixed her gaze on Orion’s bright supergiant star Rigel .”

— APOD editors, October 31, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 31, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Simone Curzi
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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