Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Stars of the Galactic Center
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2007 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, February 10, 2007
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 10, 2007
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Susan Stolovy ( SSC/Caltech ) et al. , JPL-Caltech , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 101 words