Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

W5: The Soul of Star Formation

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 29, 2016 is “W5: The Soul of Star Formation,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Jos Jimnez Priego ( Astromet ). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

W5: The Soul of Star Formation
Credit: Image Credit: Jos Jimnez Priego ( Astromet ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where do stars form? Many times, stars form in energetic regions where gas and dark dust are pushed around in chaotic mayhem.”

— APOD editors, November 29, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 29, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Jos Jimnez Priego ( Astromet )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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Source

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