Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Central Lagoon in Infrared

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2021 is “Central Lagoon in Infrared,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Data Archive: MAST , Processing: Alexandra Nachman. The original explanation runs about 189 words.

Central Lagoon in Infrared
Credit: Image Credit & License: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Data Archive: MAST , Processing: Alexandra Nachman Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Stars fill this infrared view, spanning 4 light-years across the center of the Lagoon Nebula. Visible light images show the glowing gas and obscuring dust clouds that dominate the scene.”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 19, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & License: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Data Archive: MAST , Processing: Alexandra Nachman
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 189 words

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