Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 11, 2013

Dusty Nebulae in Taurus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 11, 2013 is “Dusty Nebulae in Taurus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“This complex of dusty nebulae linger along the edge of the Taurus molecular cloud , a mere 450 light-years distant. 5 degree wide telescopic field .”

— APOD editors, July 11, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 11, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 11, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-july-11-dusty-nebulae-in-taurus

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