Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 3, 2001

M8: In the Center of the Lagoon Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 2001 is “M8: In the Center of the Lagoon Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Yuugi Kitahara). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“In the center of the Lagoon Nebula one finds glowing gas , star clusters, and dense knots of gas and dust just now forming stars. The young open cluster of stars, designated NGC 6523, can be seen in the center of the above image .”

— APOD editors, January 3, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 3, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Yuugi Kitahara
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 3, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-january-3-m8-in-the-center-of-the-lagoon-nebula

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