Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Dark Clouds of the Carina Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2008 is “Dark Clouds of the Carina Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , N. Smith ( U. California, Berkeley ) et al. , and The Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ). The original explanation runs about 148 words.
From the explanation
“What dark forms lurk in the mists of the Carina Nebula? These ominous figures are actually molecular clouds , knots of molecular gas and dust so thick they have become opaque .”
— APOD editors, May 28, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 28, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA , ESA , N. Smith ( U. California, Berkeley ) et al. , and The Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 148 words