Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 27, 2012 is “Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi ( Glittering Lights )). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi ( Glittering Lights ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, September 27, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 27, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi ( Glittering Lights )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 151 words

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