Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 30, 2023

NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 2023 is “NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Matias Tomasello). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“The delightful Dark Doodad Nebula drifts through southern skies , a tantalizing target for binoculars toward the small constellation Musca , The Fly. The dusty cosmic cloud is seen against rich starfields just south of the Coalsack Nebula and the Southern Cross.”

— APOD editors, March 30, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 30, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Matias Tomasello
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, March 30, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-march-30-ngc-4372-and-the-dark-doodad

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