Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 10, 2015

NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2015 is “NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi). The original explanation runs about 151 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, September 10, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 10, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 10, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-september-10-ngc-4372-and-the-dark-doodad

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