Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Barnard 228: The Dark Wolf Nebula in Lupus
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 26, 2018 is “Barnard 228: The Dark Wolf Nebula in Lupus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Rodrigues Santos). The original explanation runs about 87 words.
From the explanation
“These dark markings on the sky can just be found in silhouette against a rich, luminous background of stars. Seen toward the southern constellation of Lupus the Wolf, the dusty, obscuring clouds are part of the Lupus Molecular Cloud some 500 light-years distant.”
— APOD editors, July 26, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 26, 2018
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Rodrigues Santos
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 87 words