Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Stars, Dust and Nebula in NGC 6559
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2009 is “Stars, Dust and Nebula in NGC 6559,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 109 words.
From the explanation
“When stars form, pandemonium reigns. A textbook case is the star forming region NGC 6559 .”
— APOD editors, August 2, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 2, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 109 words