Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Star Clouds Toward the Southern Crown
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 2002 is “Star Clouds Toward the Southern Crown,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Malin , UK Schmidt Telescope , AAO). The original explanation runs about 97 words.
From the explanation
“The flowing trails of dust toward Corona Australis , the constellation of the Southern Crown , are visible here not because they glow , but because they absorb and reflect . The dust appears bluer when seen near bright stars because it preferentially reflects blue light.”
— APOD editors, October 2, 2002
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 2, 2002
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: David Malin , UK Schmidt Telescope , AAO
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 97 words