Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 21, 2023

Galactic Cirrus: Mandel Wilson 9

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 21, 2023 is “Galactic Cirrus: Mandel Wilson 9,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Rodrigues Santos). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“The combined light of stars along the Milky Way are reflected by these cosmic dust clouds that soar 300 light-years or so above the plane of our galaxy. Known to some as integrated flux nebulae and commonly found at high galactic latitudes, the dusty galactic cirrus clouds are faint.”

— APOD editors, July 21, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 21, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Rodrigues Santos
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 21, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-july-21-galactic-cirrus-mandel-wilson-9

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