Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 10, 2024

The Light, the Dark, and the Dusty

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2024 is “The Light, the Dark, and the Dusty,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gábor Galambos). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“This colorful skyscape spans about three full moons across nebula rich starfields along the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy toward the royal northern constellation Cepheus .”

— APOD editors, January 10, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 10, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gábor Galambos
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 10, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-january-10-the-light-the-dark-and-the-dusty

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