Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Chamaeleon II Dark Cloud
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2019 is “Chamaeleon II Dark Cloud,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman). The original explanation runs about 109 words.
From the explanation
“A small constellation hiding near the south celestial pole , The Chamaeleon boasts no bright stars. Stars are forming within its constellation boundaries though, in a complex of dark, dusty molecular clouds.”
— APOD editors, August 2, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 2, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 109 words