Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sagittarius Sunflowers

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 2016 is “Sagittarius Sunflowers,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Campbell). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

Sagittarius Sunflowers
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Campbell Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“These three bright nebulae are often featured in telescopic tours of the constellation Sagittarius and the crowded starfields of the central Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, June 24, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 24, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Campbell
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 165 words

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