Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 8, 2003

Stars and Dust of the Lagoon Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 8, 2003 is “Stars and Dust of the Lagoon Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Richard Crisp). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“The large majestic Lagoon Nebula is home for many young stars and hot gas. Spanning 100 light years across while lying only about 5000 light years distant, the Lagoon Nebulae is so big and bright that it can be seen without a telescope toward the constellation of Sagittarius .”

— APOD editors, September 8, 2003

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At a glance

Date: September 8, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Richard Crisp
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 8, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-september-8-stars-and-dust-of-the-lagoon-nebula

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