Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Dark Nebulas across Taurus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2018 is “Dark Nebulas across Taurus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Processing & Copyright: Oliver Czernetz – Data: Digitized Sky Survey (POSS-II)). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

Dark Nebulas across Taurus
Credit: Image Processing & Copyright: Oliver Czernetz – Data: Digitized Sky Survey (POSS-II) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Sometimes even the dark dust of interstellar space has a serene beauty. One such place occurs toward the constellation of Taurus.”

— APOD editors, June 26, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 26, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Processing & Copyright: Oliver Czernetz – Data: Digitized Sky Survey (POSS-II)
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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Source

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