Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Stellar Violence in 30 Doradus
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 23, 1996 is “Stellar Violence in 30 Doradus,” 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 98 words.
From the explanation
“The largest, most violent star forming region known in the whole Local Group of galaxies lies in our neighboring galaxy the LMC . Were 30 Doradus at the distance of the Orion Nebula — a local star forming region — it would take up fully half the sky.”
— APOD editors, May 23, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 23, 1996
- 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 98 words