Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 27, 2011

Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 27, 2011 is “Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Leonardo Julio ( Astronomia Pampeana )). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Cosmic dust clouds sprawl across a rich field of stars in this sweeping telescopic vista near the northern boundary of Corona Australis , the Southern Crown.”

— APOD editors, June 27, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 27, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Leonardo Julio ( Astronomia Pampeana )
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, June 27, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-june-27-stars-and-dust-across-corona-australis

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