Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 26, 2019

Southern Cross to Eta Carinae

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 26, 2019 is “Southern Cross to Eta Carinae,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Fairbairn). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“Tracking along the southern Milky Way this beautiful celestial mosaic was recorded under dark Brazilian skies. Spanning some 20 degrees it actually starts with the dark expanse of the Coalsack nebula at the lower left, tucked under an arm of the Southern Cross.”

— APOD editors, April 26, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 26, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Fairbairn
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 26, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-april-26-southern-cross-to-eta-carinae

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