Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 2, 2003

Molecular Cloud Barnard 68

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 2, 2003 is “Molecular Cloud Barnard 68,” an image. It is credited to Credit: FORS Team , 8.2-meter VLT Antu , ESO. The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“Where did all the stars go? What used to be considered a hole in the sky is now known to astronomers as a dark molecular cloud .”

— APOD editors, February 2, 2003

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At a glance

Date: February 2, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: FORS Team , 8.2-meter VLT Antu , ESO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 2, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-february-2-molecular-cloud-barnard-68

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