Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 3572 and the Southern Tadpoles

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2022 is “NGC 3572 and the Southern Tadpoles,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Taylor). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

NGC 3572 and the Southern Tadpoles
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Taylor Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This cosmic skyscape features glowing gas and dark dust clouds along side the young stars of NGC 3572 . A beautiful emission nebula and star cluster it sails far southern skies within the nautical constellation Carina.”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 6, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Taylor
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 159 words

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