Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 12, 2023

Stardust in Perseus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 2023 is “Stardust in Perseus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jack Groves). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“This cosmic expanse of dust, gas, and stars covers some 6 degrees on the sky in the heroic constellation Perseus. At upper left in the gorgeous skyscape is the intriguing young star cluster IC 348 and neighboring Flying Ghost Nebula with clouds of obscuring interstellar dust cataloged as Barnard 3 and 4 .”

— APOD editors, January 12, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 12, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jack Groves
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 12, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-january-12-stardust-in-perseus

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