Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 5, 2009

Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 5, 2009 is “Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Andrey Oreshko). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Cosmic dust clouds sprawl across a rich field of stars in this sweeping telescopic vista near the northern boundary of Corona Australis , the Southern Crown.”

— APOD editors, June 5, 2009

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At a glance

Date: June 5, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Andrey Oreshko
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 5, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-june-5-stars-and-dust-across-corona-australis

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