Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

N11: Star Clouds of the LMC

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2022 is “N11: Star Clouds of the LMC,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA ; Processing: Josh Lake. The original explanation runs about 169 words.

The featured image shows the dark nebula N11 which appears in the Large Magellanic Cloud -- a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA ; Processing: Josh Lake Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Massive stars, abrasive winds, mountains of dust , and energetic light sculpt one of the largest and most picturesque regions of star formation in the Local Group of Galaxies .”

— APOD editors, April 12, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 12, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA ; Processing: Josh Lake
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 169 words

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