Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 14, 2017

Stardust in the Perseus Molecular Cloud

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 14, 2017 is “Stardust in the Perseus Molecular Cloud,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Lorand Fenyes). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Clouds of stardust drift through this deep skyscape. The cosmic scene spans nearly 2 degrees across the Perseus molecular cloud some 850 light-years away.”

— APOD editors, January 14, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 14, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lorand Fenyes
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 14, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-january-14-stardust-in-the-perseus-molecular-cloud

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