Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 28, 2003

Messiers and Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 28, 2003 is “Messiers and Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Michael Cole). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

From the explanation

“A telescopic tour of the constellation Sagittarius offers the many bright clusters and nebulae of dimensioned space in a starscape surrounding the galactic center . This gorgeous color deep-sky photograph visits two such lovely sights, cataloged by the 18th century cosmic tourist Charles Messier as M8 and M20.”

— APOD editors, June 28, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 28, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Michael Cole
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 177 words

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Mars Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 28, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-june-28-messiers-and-mars

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