Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 3324 in Carina

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 2018 is “NGC 3324 in Carina,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

NGC 3324 in Carina
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This bright cosmic cloud was sculpted by stellar winds and radiation from the hot young stars of open cluster NGC 3324. With dust clouds in silhouette against its glowing atomic gas, the pocket-shaped star-forming region actually spans about 35 light-years.”

— APOD editors, April 6, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 6, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 127 words

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