Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Clouds of the Carina Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 16, 2016 is “Clouds of the Carina Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Ebersole). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

Clouds of the Carina Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Ebersole Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What forms lurk in the mists of the Carina Nebula? The dark ominous figures are actually molecular clouds , knots of molecular gas and dust so thick they have become opaque .”

— APOD editors, May 16, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 16, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Ebersole
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 174 words

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