Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 28, 2023

The Deep Lagoon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 28, 2023 is “The Deep Lagoon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis , Christian Sasse). The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“Ridges of glowing interstellar gas and dark dust clouds inhabit the turbulent, cosmic depths of the Lagoon Nebula. Also known as M8, The bright star forming region is about 5,000 light-years distant.”

— APOD editors, September 28, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 28, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis , Christian Sasse
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 109 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 28, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-september-28-the-deep-lagoon

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