Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 281: Cluster, Clouds, and Globules

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 21, 1998 is “NGC 281: Cluster, Clouds, and Globules,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), IAC, RGO, Isaac Newton Telescope). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

NGC 281: Cluster, Clouds, and Globules
Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), IAC, RGO, Isaac Newton Telescope Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“NGC 281 is a busy workshop of star formation. Prominent features include a small open cluster of stars, a diffuse red-glowing emission nebula , large lanes of obscuring gas and dust , and dense knots of dust and gas in which stars may still be forming.”

— APOD editors, September 21, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 21, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), IAC, RGO, Isaac Newton Telescope
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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NebulaeStar clusters

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Source

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