Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

In the Center of the Omega Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2012 is “In the Center of the Omega Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , H. Ford (JHU), G. Illingworth (UCSC/LO), M.Clampin (STScI), G. Hartig (STScI), ACS Science Team , and ESA. The original explanation runs about 156 words.

In the Center of the Omega Nebula
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , H. Ford (JHU), G. Illingworth (UCSC/LO), M.Clampin (STScI), G. Hartig (STScI), ACS Science Team , and ESA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In the depths of the dark clouds of dust and molecular gas known as the Omega Nebula , stars continue to form. The above image from the Hubble Space Telescope ‘s Advanced Camera for Surveys shows exquisite detail in the famous star-forming region .”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 6, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , H. Ford (JHU), G. Illingworth (UCSC/LO), M.Clampin (STScI), G. Hartig (STScI), ACS Science Team , and ESA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 156 words

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