Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 26, 2011

Hydrogen in the LMC

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 26, 2011 is “Hydrogen in the LMC,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi ( Star Echoes )). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“A satellite galaxy of our own Milky Way, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is an alluring sight in dark southern skies and the constellation Dorado .”

— APOD editors, April 26, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 26, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi ( Star Echoes )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 26, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-april-26-hydrogen-in-the-lmc

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