Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Interstellar Clouds of Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 5, 2019 is “The Interstellar Clouds of Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Klinger). The original explanation runs about 233 words.

The Interstellar Clouds of Orion
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Klinger Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The constellation of Orion is much more than three stars in a row. It is a direction in space that is rich with impressive nebulas.”

— APOD editors, June 5, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 5, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Klinger
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 233 words

All of June 2019 → · 2019 by month → · Full archive since 1995 →

Topics in this entry

OrionNebulae

Topics are matched from words in the title and explanation.

On this day: June 5 in other years

On Amazon

Popular picks for space fans

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Electronics Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB Read astronomy and space-history books anywhere. View on Amazon → Electronics Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones Noise-cancelling headphones for documentaries and launch livestreams. View on Amazon →

Source

Copy taken Oct 28, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. The image and explanation belong to their creators. OpenOrbit is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA.