Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 7, 2003

NGC 281: Cluster, Clouds, and Globules

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2003 is “NGC 281: Cluster, Clouds, and Globules,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 281 is a busy workshop of star formation. Prominent features include a small open cluster of stars, a diffuse red-glowing emission nebula , large lanes of obscuring gas and dust , and dense knots of dust and gas in which stars may still be forming.”

— APOD editors, April 7, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 7, 2003
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 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 7, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-april-7-ngc-281-cluster-clouds-and-globules

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