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by Greg
Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:08 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: LL Ori and the Orion Nebula 20th Jan
Replies: 8
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Object

C. Robert O’Dell, Vanderbilt University, Physics and Astronomy Department, replied to me: "This object is a proplyd (protoplanetary disk) seen edge-on against the background light from the nebula. It is included in the discussion within a review article I have written 2001 Annual Reviews of Ast...
by Greg
Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: LL Ori and the Orion Nebula 20th Jan
Replies: 8
Views: 3835

Object

That object--looks like a AA battery floating in space--was visible in yesterday's POD also! (click on "detailed image" link, the zoomable image, and zoom in a few times.) I sent a note to one of the contact people listed in Hubblesite.com and hope to hear a reply soon.