Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Bright Stars and Dark Clouds
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 25, 1996 is “Bright Stars and Dark Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Bright Stars and Dark Clouds Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 135 words.
From the explanation
“Explanation : Did you ever feel like a black cloud was following you around? Well don’t feel bad – this even happened to the bright young stars of the open cluster NGC 6520.”
— APOD editors, September 25, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 25, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Bright Stars and Dark Clouds 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 135 words