Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 3, 2006

Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2006 is “Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Adam Block , NOAO , AURA , NSF. 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, April 3, 2006

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At a glance

Date: April 3, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Adam Block , NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 3, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-april-3-stars-and-dust-across-corona-australis

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