Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Snake in the Dark
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2003 is “Snake in the Dark,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gary Stevens). The original explanation runs about 146 words.
From the explanation
“Dark nebulae snake across a gorgeous expanse of stars in this wide-field view toward the pronounceable constellation Ophiucus and the center of our Milky Way Galaxy. In fact, the central S-shape seen here is well known as the Snake Nebula.”
— APOD editors, June 20, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 20, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Gary Stevens
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 146 words