Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Dark Clouds in Aquila
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 29, 2012 is “Dark Clouds in Aquila,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona). The original explanation runs about 156 words.
From the explanation
“Part of a dark expanse that splits the crowded plane of our Milky Way galaxy, the Aquila Rift arcs through the northern hemisphere’s summer skies near bright star Altair and the Summer Triangle .”
— APOD editors, June 29, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 29, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 156 words