Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Tarantula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 1997 is “Tarantula,” an image. It is credited to Tarantula Credit: S.A.A.O. (1 Meter Telescope). The original explanation runs about 125 words.
From the explanation
“Explanation : NGC 2070 is an immense star forming region in a nearby galaxy known as the Large Magellanic Cloud .”
— APOD editors, June 4, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 4, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Tarantula Credit: S.A.A.O. (1 Meter Telescope)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 125 words