Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
W5: Pillars of Star Creation
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2008 is “W5: Pillars of Star Creation,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Lori Allen, Xavier Koenig ( Harvard-Smithsonian CfA ) et al. , JPL-Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 193 words.
From the explanation
“How do stars form? A study of star forming region W5 by the sun-orbiting Spitzer Space Telescope provides clear clues by recording that massive stars near the center of empty cavities are older than stars near the edges.”
— APOD editors, September 16, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 16, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Lori Allen, Xavier Koenig ( Harvard-Smithsonian CfA ) et al. , JPL-Caltech , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 193 words