Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 15, 2010

Vista with NGC 2170

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 2010 is “Vista with NGC 2170,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: ESO /J. Emerson/ VISTA ; Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“Drifting through the one-horned constellation Monoceros , these dusty streamers and new born stars are part of the active Monoceros R2 star-forming region, embedded in a giant molecular cloud. The cosmic scene was recorded by the VISTA survey telescope in near-infrared light.”

— APOD editors, October 15, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 15, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: ESO /J. Emerson/ VISTA ; Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 15, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-october-15-vista-with-ngc-2170

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