Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Chamaeleon I Molecular Cloud

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 27, 2024 is “Chamaeleon I Molecular Cloud,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Amiel Contuliano). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

Chamaeleon I Molecular Cloud
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Amiel Contuliano Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Dark markings and bright nebulae in this telescopic southern sky view are telltale signs of young stars and active star formation . They lie a mere 650 light-years away, at the boundary of the local bubble and the Chamaeleon molecular cloud complex.”

— APOD editors, May 27, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 27, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Amiel Contuliano
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 123 words

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