Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Galactic Star Forming Region in Infrared

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 24, 2007 is “A Galactic Star Forming Region in Infrared,” an image. It is credited to Credit: S. Carey ( SSC/Caltech ), JPL-Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 185 words.

A Galactic Star Forming Region in Infrared
Credit: S. Carey ( SSC/Caltech ), JPL-Caltech , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How do stars form? To help study this complex issue, astronomers took a deep image in infrared light of an active part of our Milky Way Galaxy where star formation is rampant.”

— APOD editors, September 24, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 24, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: S. Carey ( SSC/Caltech ), JPL-Caltech , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 185 words

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The Milky WayGalaxies

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