Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 8, 2008

The Dark Tower in Scorpius

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 8, 2008 is “The Dark Tower in Scorpius,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“In silhouette against a crowded star field toward the constellation Scorpius , this dusty cosmic cloud evokes for some the image of an ominous dark tower .”

— APOD editors, May 8, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 8, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 8, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-may-8-the-dark-tower-in-scorpius

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