Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Trapezium: In the Heart of Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 13, 2025 is “Trapezium: In the Heart of Orion,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Data: Hubble Legacy Archive , Processing: Robert Gendler. The original explanation runs about 156 words.

A bright nebula occupies the center of the frame. The nebula is complex but roughly tan in the center and red around the edges. In the center are four bright blue stars. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: Data: Hubble Legacy Archive , Processing: Robert Gendler Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What lies in the heart of Orion? Trapezium: four bright stars, that can be found near the center of this sharp cosmic portrait .”

— APOD editors, August 13, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 13, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Data: Hubble Legacy Archive , Processing: Robert Gendler
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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Source

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