Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 15, 2004

Stars and Dust in Corona Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2004 is “Stars and Dust in Corona Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Loke Kun Tan ( StarryScapes )). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“A cosmic dust cloud sprawls across a rich field of stars in this gorgeous wide field telescopic vista looking toward Corona Australis , the Southern Crown.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 15, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Loke Kun Tan ( StarryScapes )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 15, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-july-15-stars-and-dust-in-corona-australis

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