Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 27, 2008

The N44 Complex

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 27, 2008 is “The N44 Complex,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman , Macedon Ranges Observatory). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“A truly giant complex of emission nebulae , N44 is about 1,000 light-years across. It shines in southern skies as a denizen of our neighboring galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud , 170,000 light-years away.”

— APOD editors, March 27, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 27, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman , Macedon Ranges Observatory
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 27, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-march-27-the-n44-complex

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