Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 8, 2004

In the Center of the Omega Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2004 is “In the Center of the Omega Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ACS Science & Engineering Team ,. The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“In the depths of the dark clouds of dust and molecular gas known as the Omega Nebula , stars continue to form. The above image from the Hubble Space Telescope ‘s Advanced Camera for Surveys shows exquisite detail in the famous star-forming region .”

— APOD editors, February 8, 2004

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At a glance

Date: February 8, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: ACS Science & Engineering Team ,
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 8, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-february-8-in-the-center-of-the-omega-nebula

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