Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Molecular Cloud Barnard 163
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 2011 is “Molecular Cloud Barnard 163,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: T. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage ), H. Schweiker, WIYN , NOAO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 126 words.
From the explanation
“It may look to some like a duck, but it lays stars instead of eggs. In the center of the above image lies Barnard 163, a nebula of molecular gas and dust so thick that visible light can’t shine through it.”
— APOD editors, May 1, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 1, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: T. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage ), H. Schweiker, WIYN , NOAO , AURA , NSF
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 126 words