Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 27, 2012

Simeis 188 in Stars, Dust and Gas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 27, 2012 is “Simeis 188 in Stars, Dust and Gas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“When stars form, pandemonium reigns. A particularly colorful case is the star forming region Simeis 188 which houses an unusual and bright cloud arc cataloged as NGC 6559 .”

— APOD editors, June 27, 2012

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At a glance

Date: June 27, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 27, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-june-27-simeis-188-in-stars-dust-and-gas

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