Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Pipe Dark Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 21, 1997 is “The Pipe Dark Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss). The original explanation runs about 100 words.
From the explanation
“The dark nebula predominant at the lower left of the above photograph is known as the Pipe Nebula . The dark clouds, suggestively shaped like smoke rising from a pipe, are caused by absorption of background starlight by dust .”
— APOD editors, June 21, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 21, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit and Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 100 words