Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 31, 2013

NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 31, 2013 is “NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“The delightful Dark Doodad Nebula drifts through southern skies , a tantalizing target for binoculars in the constellation Musca , The Fly. The dusty cosmic cloud is seen against rich starfields just south of the prominent Coalsack Nebula and the Southern Cross.”

— APOD editors, January 31, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 31, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 31, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-january-31-ngc-4372-and-the-dark-doodad

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