Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Dim World, Dark Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2010 is “Dim World, Dark Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ray Gralak). The original explanation runs about 154 words.
From the explanation
“Dim, distant, dwarf planet Pluto can be hard to spot, especially in recent months as it wanders through the crowded starfields of Sagittarius and the central Milky Way. But fortunately for backyard Pluto hunters , it crossed in front of a dark nebula in early July.”
— APOD editors, July 8, 2010
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 8, 2010
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Ray Gralak
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 154 words