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That's not Rigel (APOD 11 Dec 2006)
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:24 pm
by RaM
Hi, I'm new to the forum. Sorry for registering for pointing out an error.
Rigel is the bright star at the top right corner in the full picture.
The star shown near the center of the picture fragment is psi Eridani.
R.
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:03 pm
by BMAONE23
RaM,
I didn't see the caption or the image prior to reading your post so I don't know what it stated then. I do know that as it is stated now "More formally known as IC 2118, the Witch Head Nebula glows primarily by light reflected from Rigel, the brightest star in the
upper right of the full image." it is correct as you pointed out.
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap061211.html
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:30 pm
by RaM
BMAONE23,
Yes, it is correct now. When I read it, the text said that the star near the center was Rigel. Someone else noticed who could fix it, fortunately.
R.
Witch's Head Nebula
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:09 pm
by Fors
Actually, I think it looks more like Jay Leno.
