Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Medusa Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 22, 2024 is “The Medusa Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bruno Rota Sargi). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

The Medusa Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bruno Rota Sargi Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Braided and serpentine filaments of glowing gas suggest this nebula’s popular name, The Medusa Nebula . Also known as Abell 21, this Medusa is an old planetary nebula some 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Gemini.”

— APOD editors, November 22, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 22, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bruno Rota Sargi
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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