Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2026 is “Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Katelyn Beecroft). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Katelyn Beecroft Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Normally faint and elusive, the Jellyfish Nebula is caught in this alluring telescopic field of view . Floating in the interstellar sea, the nebula is anchored right and left by two bright stars, Mu and Eta Geminorum, at the foot of the celestial twins .”

— APOD editors, February 27, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 27, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Katelyn Beecroft
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 163 words

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