Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 13, 2006

Stars of the Galactic Center

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 13, 2006 is “Stars of the Galactic Center,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Susan Stolovy ( SSC/Caltech ) et al. , JPL-Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 101 words.

From the explanation

“The center of our Milky Way Galaxy is hidden from the prying eyes of optical telescopes by clouds of obscuring dust and gas. But in this stunning vista , the Spitzer Space Telescope’s infrared cameras, penetrate much of the dust revealing the stars of the crowded galactic center region.”

— APOD editors, January 13, 2006

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At a glance

Date: January 13, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Susan Stolovy ( SSC/Caltech ) et al. , JPL-Caltech , NASA
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Explanation length: About 101 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 13, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-january-13-stars-of-the-galactic-center

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