Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Stardust in the Perseus Molecular Cloud

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2021 is “Stardust in the Perseus Molecular Cloud,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn ( TWAN ), Stuart Heggie). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

Stardust in the Perseus Molecular Cloud
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn ( TWAN ), Stuart Heggie Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Clouds of stardust drift through this deep skyscape, across the Perseus molecular cloud some 850 light-years away. Dusty nebulae reflecting light from embedded young stars stand out in the nearly 2 degree wide telescopic field of view.”

— APOD editors, March 18, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 18, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn ( TWAN ), Stuart Heggie
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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