Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 23, 2006

East of Antares

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 23, 2006 is “East of Antares,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 104 words.

From the explanation

“East of Antares , dark markings seem to sprawl through the crowded star fields toward the center of our Milky Way Galaxy. Cataloged in the early 20th century by astronomer E.”

— APOD editors, June 23, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 23, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 104 words

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The Milky Way Nebulae Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 23, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-june-23-east-of-antares

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