Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 26, 2008

The NGC 3576 Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 26, 2008 is “The NGC 3576 Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory ), Macedon Ranges Observatory). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“An intriguing and beautiful nebula, NGC 3576 drifts through the Sagittarius arm of our spiral Milky Way Galaxy . Within the region, episodes of star formation are thought to contribute to the complex and suggestive shapes.”

— APOD editors, March 26, 2008

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At a glance

Date: March 26, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory ), Macedon Ranges Observatory
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 26, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-march-26-the-ngc-3576-nebula

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