Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 15, 2009

Streaming Dark Nebulas near B44

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 15, 2009 is “Streaming Dark Nebulas near B44,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thomas V. Davis ( tvdavisastropix.com )). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Dark dust lit by the bright yellow star Antares highlight this photogenic starscape of the southern sky. A wider angle image shows the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy connected to Antares by streams of dust knows as the Dark River .”

— APOD editors, June 15, 2009

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At a glance

Date: June 15, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thomas V. Davis ( tvdavisastropix.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 15, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-june-15-streaming-dark-nebulas-near-b44

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