Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 21, 2005

Snake in the Dark

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 21, 2005 is “Snake in the Dark,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gary Stevens). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Dark nebulae snake across a gorgeous expanse of stars in this wide-field view toward the pronounceable constellation Ophiuchus and the center of our Milky Way Galaxy. In fact, the central S-shape seen here is well known as the Snake Nebula.”

— APOD editors, May 21, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 21, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gary Stevens
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 21, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-may-21-snake-in-the-dark

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