Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 6823: Cloud Sculpting Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 8, 2014 is “NGC 6823: Cloud Sculpting Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Donald P. Waid ( Waid Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

NGC 6823: Cloud Sculpting Star Cluster
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Donald P. Waid ( Waid Observatory ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Star cluster NGC 6823 is slowly turning gas clouds into stars. The center of the open cluster, visible on the upper right, formed only about two million years ago and is dominated in brightness by a host of bright young blue stars .”

— APOD editors, October 8, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 8, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Donald P. Waid ( Waid Observatory )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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