Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 30, 2024

M27: The Dumbbell Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2024 is “M27: The Dumbbell Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Christopher Stobie). The original explanation runs about 184 words.

A starfield is shown with a frame dominated by a gaseous nebula. The nebula, filled with structure, appears orange in the center but blue around the edges. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Christopher Stobie Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is this what will become of our Sun? Quite possibly.”

— APOD editors, December 30, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 30, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Christopher Stobie
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 184 words