Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 12, 2013

Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 2013 is “Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio Diaz Bobillo). The original explanation runs about 186 words.

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. Less than 500 light-years away the dust clouds effectively block light from more distant background stars in the Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, September 12, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 12, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio Diaz Bobillo
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 186 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 12, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-september-12-stars-and-dust-across-corona-australis

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