Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 22, 2023

Stars and Dust across Corona Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 22, 2023 is “Stars and Dust across Corona Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Cipolat Bares). The original explanation runs about 203 words.

From the explanation

“Cosmic dust clouds cross a rich field of stars in this telescopic vista near the northern boundary of Corona Australis , the Southern Crown. Part of a sprawling molecular cloud complex this star forming region is a mere 500 light-years away.”

— APOD editors, June 22, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 22, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Cipolat Bares
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 203 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 22, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-june-22-stars-and-dust-across-corona-australis

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