Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 30, 2003

Disappearing Clouds in Carina

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2003 is “Disappearing Clouds in Carina,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), N. Walborn ( STScI ) & R. Barb ( La Plata Obs. ), NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“This dense cloud of gas and dust is being deleted. Likely, within a few million years, the intense light from bright stars will have boiled it away completely.”

— APOD editors, June 30, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 30, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), N. Walborn ( STScI ) & R. Barb ( La Plata Obs. ), NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 30, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-june-30-disappearing-clouds-in-carina

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