Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 22, 2007

Mystery Over Australia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 22, 2007 is “Mystery Over Australia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ray Palmer). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“Place your cursor on this stunning view through dark skies over western Australia to highlight wonders of the southern Milky Way — including the famous Southern Cross , the dark Coal Sack Nebula, and bright reddish emission regions surrounding massive star Eta Carinae .”

— APOD editors, February 22, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 22, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ray Palmer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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The Milky Way Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 22, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-february-22-mystery-over-australia

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