Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Dark Bok Globules in IC 2944
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 1995 is “Dark Bok Globules in IC 2944,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 71 words.
From the explanation
“The dark spots in the above picture are not photographic defects but an unusual type of interstellar cloud known as a Bok globule. Bok globules, named after astronomer Bart Bok who studied them extensively, are small dark clouds made of gas and dust that are typically condensing to form a star or stars .”
— APOD editors, October 6, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 6, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 71 words