Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Stars at the Galactic Center
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 14, 2009 is “Stars at the Galactic Center,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Susan Stolovy ( SSC/Caltech ) et al. , JPL-Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 118 words.
From the explanation
“The center of our Milky Way Galaxy is hidden from the prying eyes of optical telescopes by clouds of obscuring dust and gas. But in this stunning vista , the Spitzer Space Telescope’s infrared cameras, penetrate much of the dust revealing the stars of the crowded galactic center region.”
— APOD editors, June 14, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 14, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Susan Stolovy ( SSC/Caltech ) 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 118 words