Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
M16: Dust and an Open Cluster
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 1, 1995 is “M16: Dust and an Open Cluster,” 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 123 words.
From the explanation
“The photogenic M 16 shown above is composed of a young star cluster and a spectacular emission nebulae lined with distinct regions of interstellar dust . Most of the stars in the cluster can be seen offset just above and to the right of the photograph’s center.”
— APOD editors, November 1, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 1, 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 123 words