Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 18, 2006

Shell Game in the LMC

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 18, 2006 is “Shell Game in the LMC,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: John P. Gleason). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“An alluring sight in dark southern skies, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is seen here through a narrow filter that transmits only the red light of hydrogen atoms.”

— APOD editors, May 18, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 18, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: John P. Gleason
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 18, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-may-18-shell-game-in-the-lmc

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