Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 1, 2002

In the Center of the Omega Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 2002 is “In the Center of the Omega Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ACS Science & Engineering Team , NASA. The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“In the depths of the dark clouds of dust and molecular gas known as the Omega Nebula , stars continue to form. The above image from the Hubble Space Telescope ‘s newly installed Advanced Camera for Surveys shows unprecedented detail in the famous star-forming region .”

— APOD editors, May 1, 2002

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At a glance

Date: May 1, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: ACS Science & Engineering Team , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 1, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-may-1-in-the-center-of-the-omega-nebula

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