Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Longmore 8: The Hamster Wheel Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2026 is “Longmore 8: The Hamster Wheel Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mazlin , Parker, Forman, Magill, Hanson Text: Keighley Rockcliffe ( NASA GSFC , UMBC CSST , CRESST II )). The original explanation runs about 149 words.
From the explanation
“How did a hamster wheel get into space? The Hamster Wheel Nebula (Longmore 8) was discovered by Andrew Longmore in 1976 as a part of a larger survey of the southern sky.”
— APOD editors, June 17, 2026
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mazlin , Parker, Forman, Magill, Hanson Text: Keighley Rockcliffe ( NASA GSFC , UMBC CSST , CRESST II )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 149 words