Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Starlight Reflections

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 14, 1998 is “Starlight Reflections,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: G. Greaney). The original explanation runs about 93 words.

Starlight Reflections
Credit & Copyright: G. Greaney Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Wisps of dust fill the space between the stars. This dust is usually invisible, subtly acting to dim the light of more distant stars.”

— APOD editors, April 14, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 14, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: G. Greaney
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 93 words

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Source

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