Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 16, 2007

The Lagoon Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 2007 is “The Lagoon Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Antonio Fernandez). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Stars are battling gas and dust in the Lagoon Nebula but the photographers are winning. Also known as M8, this photogenic nebula is visible even without binoculars towards the constellation of Sagittarius .”

— APOD editors, July 16, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 16, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Antonio Fernandez
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 16, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-july-16-the-lagoon-nebula-in-gas-dust-and-stars

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