Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 9, 2016

The Wide and Deep Lagoon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2016 is “The Wide and Deep Lagoon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Miller , Jimmy Walker). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“Ridges of glowing interstellar gas and dark dust clouds inhabit the turbulent, cosmic depths of the Lagoon Nebula. Also known as M8, the bright star forming region is about 5,000 light-years distant.”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 9, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Miller , Jimmy Walker
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 9, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-september-9-the-wide-and-deep-lagoon

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