Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 18, 1997

M16: Nebula With Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 1997 is “M16: Nebula With Star 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 155 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : The photogenic M 16 shown above is composed of a young star cluster associated with a spectacular emission nebulae lined with clouds of interstellar dust . The gorgeous spectacle lies toward the galactic center region , some 7,000 light years distant in the constellation Serpens .”

— APOD editors, January 18, 1997

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At a glance

Date: January 18, 1997
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 155 words

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Nebulae Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 18, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-january-18-m16-nebula-with-star-cluster

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