Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 20, 2002

East of the Lagoon Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 20, 2002 is “East of the Lagoon Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“To the east of the Lagoon Nebula is a star field rich in diversity. On the lower left are clouds rich in dark dust that hide background stars and young star systems still forming.”

— APOD editors, May 20, 2002

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At a glance

Date: May 20, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 20, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-may-20-east-of-the-lagoon-nebula

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