Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 2021 is “Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Vikas Chander). The original explanation runs about 198 words.

Stars and Dust Across Corona Australis
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vikas Chander Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Cosmic dust clouds cross a rich field of stars in this telescopic vista near the northern boundary of Corona Australis , the Southern Crown. Less than 500 light-years away the dust clouds effectively block light from more distant background stars in the Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, August 6, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 6, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vikas Chander
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 198 words

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