Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Messier 5

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 3, 2012 is “Messier 5,” 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 153 words.

Messier 5
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

““Beautiful Nebula discovered between the Balance [Libra] & the Serpent [Serpens] …” begins the description of the 5th entry in 18th century astronomer Charles Messier’s famous catalog of nebulae and star clusters.”

— APOD editors, August 3, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 3, 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 153 words

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