Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 15, 2021

The Dark Tower in Scorpius

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2021 is “The Dark Tower in Scorpius,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Data – Martin Pugh , Processing – Rocco Sung). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“In silhouette against a crowded star field along the tail of the arachnalogical constellation Scorpius , this dusty cosmic cloud evokes for some the image of an ominous dark tower.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2021

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At a glance

Date: July 15, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Data – Martin Pugh , Processing – Rocco Sung
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 15, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-july-15-the-dark-tower-in-scorpius

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