Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 17, 2022

Chamaeleon I Molecular Cloud

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2022 is “Chamaeleon I Molecular Cloud,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Acquisition: Stas Volskiy (Chilescope.com), Processing: Robert Eder). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Dark markings and bright nebulae in this telescopic southern sky view are telltale signs of young stars and active star formation . They lie a mere 650 light-years away, at the boundary of the local bubble and the Chamaeleon molecular cloud complex.”

— APOD editors, February 17, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 17, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Acquisition: Stas Volskiy (Chilescope.com), Processing: Robert Eder
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 17, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-february-17-chamaeleon-i-molecular-cloud

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