Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
N81: Star Cradle in the SMC
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 5, 2000 is “N81: Star Cradle in the SMC,” an image. It is credited to Credit: M. Heydari-Malayeri ( Paris Obs. ) et al. , Hubble Heritage Team , NASA. The original explanation runs about 142 words.
From the explanation
“This dramatic Hubble Space Telescope image captures the birth of a cluster of massive stars. The newborn stars are seen just as they emerge from their natal nebula.”
— APOD editors, October 5, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 5, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: M. Heydari-Malayeri ( Paris Obs. ) et al. , Hubble Heritage Team , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 142 words