Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 20, 2018

Stars and Dust in Corona Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 20, 2018 is “Stars and Dust in Corona Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Cosmic 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, September 20, 2018

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At a glance

Date: September 20, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 20, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-september-20-stars-and-dust-in-corona-australis

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