Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 18, 2017

Stars and Dust in Corona Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 18, 2017 is “Stars and Dust in Corona Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Coles & Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“Blue dust clouds and young, energetic stars inhabit this telescopic vista, less than 500 light-years away toward the northern boundary of Corona Australis , the Southern Crown. The dust clouds effectively block light from more distant background stars in the Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, October 18, 2017

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At a glance

Date: October 18, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Coles & Martin Pugh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 18, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-october-18-stars-and-dust-in-corona-australis

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