Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Star Forming Region NGC 3582

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2008 is “Star Forming Region NGC 3582,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: T. A. Rector ( U. Alaska ), T. Abbott, NOAO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

Star Forming Region NGC 3582
Credit & Copyright: T. A. Rector ( U. Alaska ), T. Abbott, NOAO , AURA , NSF Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening in the NGC 3582 nebula? Bright stars and interesting molecules are forming.”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 28, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: T. A. Rector ( U. Alaska ), T. Abbott, NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 162 words

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