Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 8, 2019

Stardust and Starlight in M78

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2019 is “Stardust and Starlight in M78,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Richard S. Wright Jr.). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

From the explanation

“Interstellar dust clouds and bright nebulae abound in the fertile constellation of Orion. One of the brightest, M78 , is near the center in this colorful telescopic view, covering an area north of Orion’s belt.”

— APOD editors, March 8, 2019

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At a glance

Date: March 8, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Richard S. Wright Jr.
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 175 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 8, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-march-8-stardust-and-starlight-in-m78

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