Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 27, 2011

The Dark Tower in Scorpius

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 27, 2011 is “The Dark Tower in Scorpius,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“In silhouette against a crowded star field toward the constellation Scorpius , this dusty cosmic cloud evokes for some the image of an ominous dark tower .”

— APOD editors, April 27, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 27, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 27, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-april-27-the-dark-tower-in-scorpius

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