Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Dark Bok Globules in IC 2944
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 29, 1996 is “Dark Bok Globules in IC 2944,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: David Malin, Anglo Australian Observartory). The original explanation runs about 74 words.
From the explanation
“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, December 29, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 29, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit and Copyright: David Malin, Anglo Australian Observartory
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 74 words