Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Star-Forming Region RCW38

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 1998 is “Star-Forming Region RCW38,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ISAAC, 8.2-meter VLT, ESO. The original explanation runs about 122 words.

Star-Forming Region RCW38
Credit: ISAAC, 8.2-meter VLT, ESO Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Star cluster RCW38 was hiding. This open cluster of stars is located about 5000 light years away towards the constellation of Vela .”

— APOD editors, December 7, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 7, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: ISAAC, 8.2-meter VLT, ESO
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 122 words

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Star clusters

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