Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Starbirth in the Lagoon Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 1996 is “Starbirth in the Lagoon Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Starbirth in the Lagoon Nebula Credit and Copyright: G. Bernstein (U. Mich.), Big Throughput Camera, 4-m Blanco Telescope, CTIO, Chile). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

Starbirth in the Lagoon Nebula
Credit: Starbirth in the Lagoon Nebula Credit and Copyright: G. Bernstein (U. Mich.), Big Throughput Camera, 4-m Blanco Telescope, CTIO, Chile Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Stars are forming even today in the Lagoon Nebula. This bright nebula is visible in the constellation of Sagittarius with binoculars.”

— APOD editors, October 24, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 24, 1996
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Starbirth in the Lagoon Nebula Credit and Copyright: G. Bernstein (U. Mich.), Big Throughput Camera, 4-m Blanco Telescope, CTIO, Chile
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 123 words

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Nebulae

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Source

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